Domaine Michel LafargeVolnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes'
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 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes' from the Domaine Michel Lafarge
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes' of Domaine Michel Lafarge in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes' of Domaine Michel Lafarge in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, minerality or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes'
Pairings that work perfectly with Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes'
Original food and wine pairings with Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes'
The Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes' of Domaine Michel Lafarge matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork shoulder with mustard, veal escalope (piccata milanese) or duck legs with honey and orange.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Michel Lafarge's Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes'.
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 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes' from Domaine Michel Lafarge are 2010, 2015, 2014, 1996 and 1990.
Informations about the Domaine Michel Lafarge
The Domaine Michel Lafarge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes'
The wine region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes' is located in the region of Volnay Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Michel Lafarge or the Domaine Christophe Vaudoisey produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes' are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chênes' often reveals types of flavors of earth, toasty or plum and sometimes also flavors of leather, red cherry or pepper.
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.
The word of the wine: Bitter (flavor)
A flavour generally provided in wines by polyphenols and accompanied by a sensation of pungency. In small quantities, bitterness makes you salivate, gives relief to the wine and reinforces its sapidity.
