Volnay 1er Cru Les 5 Climats-Michel Lafarge 2021

Volnay 1er Cru Les 5 Climats 2021 – Domaine Michel Lafarge
Elegant, Refined Burgundy with Mineral Precision & Silky Red Fruit

Wine Type: Red
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Producer: Domaine Michel Lafarge
Vintage: 2021
Appellation: Volnay 1er Cru AOC

Product Description

Volnay 1er Cru Les 5 Climats 2021 by Domaine Michel Lafarge is a rare and refined Burgundy, blending five Premier Cru parcels from the esteemed Volnay appellation. Due to the historically low yields of 2021, Lafarge united these climats into a single cuvée — a first for the domaine — creating a wine of graceful intensity and layered complexity.

This biodynamic wine offers remarkable transparency, precision, and finesse. It’s a pure expression of Pinot Noir grown on limestone-rich soils, showing Volnay’s hallmark elegance and subtle power. Aged traditionally in oak barrels, it embodies the domaine’s commitment to authenticity and terroir-driven winemaking.

• Blend of five Premier Cru parcels: Clos des Chênes, Mitans, Pitures, Brouillards & Caillerets

• Fermented with indigenous yeasts; minimal intervention

• Matured in French oak barrels, ~20% new, for around 18 months

• Limited production: only 11 barrels made

Tasting Notes

Aromas: Wild strawberry, rose petals, red currant, crushed stones, and fine spices
Palate: Medium-bodied and graceful, with fresh red fruit, fine tannins, and vibrant mineral tension
Finish: Long, pure, and focused, with savory, saline lift and a whisper of oak

Serving Suggestions

Serve at 15–17 °C, ideally decant for 30–45 minutes when young.

Pairs beautifully with:

• Veal medallions or roast quail

• Truffle pasta or wild mushroom tart

• Aged goat cheese or Brie de Meaux

Why Choose Volnay 1er Cru Les 5 Climats 2021?

This vintage is a collector’s gem — a poetic, limited-production wine that showcases the subtlety and charm of Volnay. Crafted by one of Burgundy’s most respected traditionalists, it offers a harmonious balance of red fruit purity, floral lift, and terroir-driven minerality. Ideal for cellaring or savoring over a refined meal, it’s a true expression of artisanal Burgundy.