The first known reference to this lieu-dit (now premier cru) dates back to the 13th century. The name probably derives from the ‘middling’ mid-slope site of the vineyard; it’s east-facing, so it captures the morning sun. The soils here are thin and stony. It was aromatically closed at the time of Uncorked’s visit, but the texture is fabulous. Tannins are present, but velvety, and there is an evident depth across the mid-palate. It’s very structural, and leaves behind an impression of power and minerality. (NT 11/12/24)
- Producer
- Michel Lafarge
- Origin
- Volnay, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy/Beaujolais FRANCE
- Colour
- red
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Farming Style
- biodynamic
- Closure Style
- cork
- Maturity
- young
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 6
- Wine Score
- 91-94 points, Jasper Morris MW, insideburgundy.com, December 2024
91-93 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, October 2024
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Stock in
Warehouse*Stock on Order Price ib Add to Basket Case 6x75cl - 1 £630.00*Estimated date for Stock on Order: 01 November 2025
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Media Reviews
Jasper Morris MW
An even mid purple. Stricter on the nose, firmer tannins in the middle, but a wealth of dark red fruit as well, more on the austere side but with excellent persistence. 91-94 points
Neal Martin
The 2023 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is aged in 15% new oak. It has a cohesive bouquet with raspberry, wild strawberry and crushed iris flower scents. It gains intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red and black fruit. Quite compact on the mid-palate, it offers orange rind and sour cherries on the finish. Drink this over the next 15 years. 91-93 points
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