2013 Volnay Clos des Chenes
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The 2013 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru has a lovely, carefree bouquet with lifted dark cherries, bergamot, Dorest plum and lightly damp loamy scents. It is not complex, but this is very charming (like most of Lafarge's wines). The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, slightly austere, moderate length, with a ferrous finish. This is drinking perfectly now but should continue to provide pleasure.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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Good dark red. Closed on the nose, hinting at redcurrant, minerals and menthol. Dense, sappy and penetrating in the mouth, showing lovely depth to its intense flavors of cherry and licorice. Substantial ripe tannins call for patience, but there's plenty of medicinal reserve here to support a positive evolution in bottle.
Medium red. Cool, pure aromas of red cherry, coffee, bitter chocolate and licorice. Supple, energetic and complex, showing attractive inner-mouth perfume to the flavors of red fruits, peppery herbs and spices. This nicely complete, very pretty Volnay finishes with firm minerality and a solid tannic spine but no dryness.