Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Chateau des Ducs, 1998 No Sulfur Added Serve well-chilled with fondue

Serve well-chilled with fondue

and iron-inflected minerality

never the other way around

The blend leads with that old-vine Carignan

and a touch of truffle begin to emerge

Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Chateau des Ducs, 1998 No Sulfur Added Serve well-chilled with fondueA 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