Michel Lafarge - Volnay Pitures 2019 (1.5L)

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Volnay wine is produced in the commune of Volnay in Côte de Beaune of Burgundy, and in some vineyards in the commune of Meursault. The Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) Volnay is only used for red wine with pinot noir as the main grape variety. There are no Grand Cru vineyards within Volnay, but several highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards. The AOC was created in 1937 (87 years ago).

In 2008, there were 206.7 hectares (511 acres) of vineyard surface was in production for Volnay wine at village and Premier Cru level, and 7,733 hectoliter of wine was produced, corresponding to just over 1 million bottles.

The AOC regulations also allow up to 15% total of chardonnay, pinot blanc and pinot gris as accessory grapes in the red wines, but this not very often practiced. The allowed base yield is 40 hectoliter per hectare. The grapes must reach a maturity of at least 10.5% potential alcohol for village-level wine, and 11.0% for Premier Cru wine.

The style of Volnay wine is typically light and aromatic, and elegant rather than powerful, with considerably less tannin than the Pommard wines from the neighboring village.

The mid-slope location at the northern edge of the appellation delivers a subtle, dense result. The destemmed fruit is fermented on ambient yeasts and gently punched down, giving a solid mix of red and black berry fruit, a floral perfume, and a substantial but still very elegant texture on the palate. Available only in magnum.

   

DEC

94

IB

92-95

Price: $499.00

In Mixed Case: $424.15

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Producer	Michel Lafarge
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Volnay
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2019
Sku	07703
Size	1.5L