In Bond Fine Wine. 2013 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Ducs 1er Cru, Volnay, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 92/100 (BH). Drinking window: 2023+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Allen Meadows (BH) — 92/100 · Burghound, 15/04/2016 · Drink 2023+
Seemingly without fail the Lafarges achieve genuinely remarkable purity of fruit and the 2013 Clos du Chateau des Ducs proves to be no exception as the high-toned nose is the essence of red pinot fruit along with subtle hints of spice, earth, floral and soft stone nuances. There is terrific delineation and even more minerality with a bit more punch and power on the dusty, mouth coating and linger…
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 90–93/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2015 · Drink 2023-2033
Good bright red. Pure but closed nose suggests spicy oak and small wild red fruits. Generous in texture but quite reserved and hard to taste today, with black fruit and menthol flavors showing excellent verve. The wine's serious tannins coat the entire mouth and will need time to knit with the intense fruit.