Domaine Michel Lafarge, Volnay Premier Cru, Clos des Chenes

Domaine Michel Lafarge in Volnay traces its roots to the early nineteenth century. Michel's father bought the Clos du Château des Ducs in 1900, and the family first bottled wine at the domaine in 1934, including Clos des Chênes, still its largest premier cru holding. Michel ran the estate for about sixty years. His son Frédéric took over in 1978, and together they converted the vineyards to biodynamic farming in 1996. Frédéric's daughter Clothilde joined in 2018. The domaine farms about 11.7 hectares, mostly in Volnay and Beaune.

Appellation

Volnay

Owner

Lafarge family

Vineyards

12 ha

Grapes

Pinot Noir, Aligoté

Wines

Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes, Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Château des Ducs, Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets, Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans, Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots, Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves

Sources: pearlofburgundy.com