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Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs Michel Lafarge 2009

750 ml Pinot Noir Burgundy, France 2009

Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs Michel Lafarge 2009 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Volnay, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, bolognese. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £270.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£270.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.6
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Pinot Noir prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Pinot Noir prior · Volnay rule
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Pinot Noir prior · Volnay rule
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Pinot Noir prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Pinot Noir prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Medium, savoury reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Volnay
Origin
Volnay · Burgundy · France
inferred from Volnay
Grapes
Pinot Noir
appellation rule
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
biodynamic
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
gift · special occasion
inferred
About Pinot Noir
Typical aromas: red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, violet. Serve at 14–16 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Pinot Noir · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
light · 2/5
Tannin
lowhigh
soft · 2/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Volnay Clos du Château des Ducs Michel Lafarge 2009 is a refined expression of this monopole vineyard, capturing the elegance and depth for which the estate is renowned. Michel Lafarge, a revered producer, transitioned to organic viticulture in 1998 and adopted biodynamic principles in 2000, ensuring a pure reflection of terroir. The 2009 vintage offers vibrant red fruit layered with delicate spice and earthy complexity. Silky tannins and refined structure provide balance, showcasing both Volnay’s finesse and Lafarge’s signature precision.

Other vintages of Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs Michel Lafarge we list
1995£272.001998£280.002010£300.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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