Volnay Premier Cru 'Clos des Chenes' Domaine des Comtes Lafon 2018

The Volnay Premier Cru “Clos des Chenes” from Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a refined red wine. A pure Pinot Noir, delicate and finely nuanced, an authentic and clear expression of an Appellation famous worldwide for its elegance. Located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, Volnay is near the relief of Mount Chaignot, and within its municipal territory, there are as many as 29 Climat classified as Premier Cru. Its fame is due to the work of the monks from the abbeys of Saint-Andoche d’Autun and Maizières, who enhanced its lands, composed of precious limestone soils, very suited for viticulture. It is a great wine to enjoy with poultry or small game roasted or spit-roasted.

“Clos des Chenes” is a Volnay Premier Cru from a family-owned estate. Domaine des Comtes Lafon cultivates about 16 hectares of vineyards in several crus of the municipal territories of Meursault, Monthélie, Volnay, and Chassagne-Montrachet. The grapes come from a small plot of 38 acres located in the north-west part of the municipal territory of Volnay. The vines are about 30 years old and originate from a mass selection of the best plants of the domaine. The vines root in shallow soils, resting on limestone bedrock. At the end of the harvest, the grapes are carefully selected and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, using only indigenous yeasts and with a maceration on the skins of about three weeks. After a static decantation, the wine matures in French oak barriques, about a third new, for a period of 18-22 months depending on the characteristics of the vintage.

The Volnay Premier Cru “Clos des Chenes” from Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a Pinot Noir that well expresses the sophisticated personality of this extraordinary terroir of the Côte d’Or. In appearance, it presents a light ruby red color with bright purple reflections. Refined and highly elegant, it reveals on the nose a bouquet characterized by subtle violet aromas, raspberry scents, red currant, marasca, delicate spicy notes, hints of graphite, and slight smoky nuances. Of medium structure, it has a very fine tannic texture perfectly integrated into the body of the wine, a fragrant fruit, enveloped by complex tertiary aromas, which enrich its depth, making the tasting experience unforgettable. The finish is long, persistent, and characterized by a pleasant sensation of freshness.