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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by kostaslonis on 1/26/2022: Pure Spirits 1st grand tasting (George Lycabetus Hotel): Very nice, density in the nose, earthy, spicy, fruit ripe, black fruit, clove
Palate big, clove, cinnamon, spicy, ripe fruit, black cherry and currant, tight for now, very fresh still, needs time, medium acidity, long finish
Need to find older vintages (990 views) | | | Tasted by d'Artagnan on 3/11/2020 & rated 94 points: Visite au domaine Lafarge (mars 2020) (Au domaine): Un nez très parfumé, effluves de fleurs mauves, fruité. Un vin minéral et salin, élégant, franchement magnifique. 93-94 pts (3231 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 2/11/2020 & rated 93 points: Burgundy, Day 1 (Beaune, France): Barrel sample. Black cherry and a relatively sweeter fruit profile on the palate. The fruit shows a little more on the black side, with a firm tannic structure on the finish. Nonetheless, relatively speaking, this is probably the easiest drinking one of the 1er crus right now. (3356 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 2/11/2020: Barrel Tasting at Domaine Lafarge (Volnay): Another step up as we get into the 1er Volnays. Concentrated red cherry is ripe and rich yet pure and bright. Lots of well contained power here. First wine where the tannins make themselves known in the firm finish. Showing more structure than my last barrel sample 9 months ago. Give this 10-15+ years. 92+ (2359 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 7/3/2019: Barrel Tasting at Domaine Lafarge (Volnay): Nose is full of florals and pure red cherry. Rich and round red fruit. Lively and energetic. This is elegant now and should drink young while also holding. 92+ (2266 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 7/2/2019: Domaine Lafarge Cellar Visit and Tasting (Volnay): Barrel tasting at the domaine. More power vs Chenes, but more structure and less elegance or grace. This will need cellar time and will show the power and ripeness of the vintage, 91-92 point potential, also 2030 forward. (2501 views) |
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JebDunnuck.com, Up From The Cellar No. 16 (11/8/2021)
(Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Les Mitans) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Apr-20, Issue #78
(Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay "Les Mitans" 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, 2018 Burgundy: Confounded Expectations (Jan 2020) (1/1/2020)
(Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (11/27/2019)
(Dom Michel Lafarge, Les Mitans Premier Cru Volnay Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 2018: The Vintage Report (Côte de Beaune) (11/1/2019)
(Volnay Mitans 1er Cru, Domaine Michel Lafarge, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Nov/Dec 2019, Issue #84, The 2018 Burgundy Vintage: Another Solar Vintage of Sometimes Excellent Quality
(Volnay “Mitans”- Domaine Michel Lafarge) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Tim Atkin MW
Decanter, Burgundy 2018 Vintage Report Volnay (10/20/2018)
(Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay, 1er Cru Mitans, Burgundy, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Domaine Michel Lafarge Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Les Mitans On weinlagen.infoFrance Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Côte de Beaune
Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)
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