Michel Lafarge, Volnay Clos Ducs other_regions_italy Discreet wood frames notably ripe

Discreet wood frames notably ripe and overtly exotic aromas that are composed primarily of yellow fruit aromas that include mango

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This expression hits all the major cornerstones of a great Barolo

With time in the glass the 1999 softens a bit

Not very bordeaux – more reminiscent of some of the more ambitious Spanish reds at the moment

Michel Lafarge, Volnay Clos Ducs other_regions_italy Discreet wood frames notably ripe(from 50+ year old vines; a monopole of the domaine). Lafarge explained that this was made from fruit that was destemmed by hand using what the Burgundians call a claie en osier, or a lattice made of wicker that was placed on top of a fermenter; this approach was sometimes used in the 19th C). A dazzlingly pure, fresh and soaring nose features notes of essence of red cherry, currant, spice and soft floral scents. While the medium weight flavors do not