Domaine des Comtes LafonVolnay Clos des Chênes Premier Cru
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Volnay Clos des Chênes Premier Cru from the Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Volnay Clos des Chênes Premier Cru of Domaine des Comtes Lafon in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Volnay Clos des Chênes Premier Cru of Domaine des Comtes Lafon in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, leather or cranberry and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Volnay Clos des Chênes Premier Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Volnay Clos des Chênes Premier Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Volnay Clos des Chênes Premier Cru
The Volnay Clos des Chênes Premier Cru of Domaine des Comtes Lafon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish (anglerfish) à la sétoise, roast veal with black olives or duck breast with balsamic vinegar.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Comtes Lafon's Volnay Clos des Chênes Premier Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Volnay Clos des Chênes Premier Cru from Domaine des Comtes Lafon are 2007, 2011, 2006, 2009 and 2002.
Informations about the Domaine des Comtes Lafon
The Domaine des Comtes Lafon is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Volnay Premier Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Volnay Premier Cru
The wine region of Volnay Premier Cru is located in the region of Volnay of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Coche-Dury or the Domaine Hospices de Beaune produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Volnay Premier Cru are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Volnay Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of earthy, toasty or mint and sometimes also flavors of perfume, dark fruit or nutty.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
News related to this wine
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The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...
The appellations of Bourgogne
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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Bray
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The word of the wine: Tank
Made of concrete, stainless steel, enamelled steel or wood (now fashionable again), the vat is an indispensable tool during the entire winemaking process. It is also used to mature certain wines that do not need to go into barrel, or to preserve them.
