Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Chateau des Ducs, 1998 No Sulfur Added wrapped in firm but polished

wrapped in firm but polished tannins

and iron-inflected minerality

never the other way around

Botanicals include musk melon

Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Chateau des Ducs, 1998 No Sulfur Added wrapped in firm but polishedA true clos and true monopole hidden in the humble garden of the Lafarge domaine92 points from a vintage that continues to reward patience. Michel Lafarge pioneered organic viticulture in Burgundy, and this walled vineyard produces wines of exceptional purity. At 26+ years, this 1998 has reached a state of silky, evolved complexity with tertiary notes of earth and dried flowers. A rare opportunity to experience mature Volnay from one of its greatest