2011 domaine michel lafarge, volnay premier cru, les caillerets
Why We're Buying
“Elegance.” “Perfumed.” “Purity.” These are just a few adjectives that wine critics have used to describe Domaine Michel Lafarge Les Caillerets. The pinot noir has an ethereal complexion, rife with vibrant berries, fine tannins, and succulent aromas. While the wine leads with style, it also packs substance. That includes a richness that rivals Croesus, with touches of smoke and minerality. After trying the offering, wine critic Allen Meadows praised it as “breathtakingly good.”
Critics Scores
Burghound
An intensely spicy and strikingly fresh red and blue pinot fruit nose enjoys added breadth in the form of plum, earth and wet stone nuances. There is excellent detail and plenty of punch to the medium-bodied flavors that are brimming with a cool minerality, all wrapped in a balanced, linear and hugely persistent finish. This too is just terrific but be prepared to be patient. 92-94 points