Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Lafarge
Label Name:
 
Volnay 1er Clos de Château Des Ducs
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 93 (approx), Burghound 92, Vinous 93–94, John Gilman 94JG; generally praised for minerality, structure and long ageing potential

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry and cassis with dark chocolate, truffle and savory meat-stock notes. Stony minerality underpins velvety texture, firm ripe tannins and a long, focused finish with subtle herbal and cocoa notes.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, braised short rib, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, beef bulgogi, soy/ginger pork, umami mushroom ramen.

Production Method
Biodynamic/organic viticulture; 100% destemmed, indigenous-yeast fermentations in wooden vats; élevage 12–18 months in French oak (limited new oak, c.5–25%); minimally fined/usually unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine in Volnay (ca.12 ha) established in the 19th century. Michel Lafarge modernized organic/biodynamic practices; estate now run by Frédéric and family. Monopole Clos du Château des Ducs sits above the village.