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Presentation
Born from one of the most sought-after premiers crus of Volnay, Le Clos des Chênes Domaines des Comtes Lafon 1999 embodies the refinement and depth that have built the reputation of this great Côte de Beaune village. This is a Burgundy red of notable pedigree, offering a harmonious balance between aromatic delicacy and structural power, shaped by over two decades of bottle ageing. It speaks to seasoned Burgundy lovers looking for a wine that combines the grace of Volnay with the precision and seriousness of a benchmark domaine.Origin and Production
- The terroir of Clos des Chênes is one of the highest and best-exposed slopes of Volnay, on limestone and marl with a high proportion of stones, ensuring excellent drainage and naturally limited yields. This premier cru is renowned for producing wines of structure, capable of long ageing while retaining great finesse.
- The wine is crafted from Pinot Noir, the emblematic red grape of Burgundy. On these soils, Pinot Noir typically gives wines of aromatic purity, with fine tannins and a distinctive mineral frame, expressing the nuances of the climat with great precision.
- The Domaine des Comtes Lafon is known for meticulous viticulture, with careful work in the vines and selective harvesting. Vinification traditionally favours gentle extraction to preserve the silkiness of the tannins, followed by élevage in oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak adapted to the vintage, allowing complexity to develop without overshadowing the terroir.
Tasting
- Appearance
The robe shows a deep garnet hue with brick reflections on the rim, a sign of its evolution, while retaining a beautiful clarity indicative of careful winemaking and ageing. - Nose
The bouquet is complex and evolved, mingling notes of ripe red and black cherry, dried rose petals, undergrowth and truffle, with subtle hints of tobacco leaf, spice and a delicate touch of cedar from the barrel ageing. - Palate
On the palate, the attack is supple yet precise, with finely woven tannins and a lively, elongated acidity. Flavours of cherry, small red berries and sweet spices unfold towards earthy and mineral notes, offering a long, savoury finish. The maturity of the 1999 vintage brings depth and harmony, without heaviness.
Food Pairings & Moments
- This Volnay premier cru pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as:
- roast duck or pigeon with jus reduction,
- veal tenderloin with morels,
- game birds,
- traditional dishes with mushrooms or truffle,
- mature but not over-strong cow’s milk cheeses.
- It is ideal for intimate dinners, celebratory meals with Burgundy enthusiasts, or as the centrepiece of a vertical tasting of the domaine’s wines, where its evolution can be appreciated alongside younger vintages.
Ageing Potential and Serving
- The minimum recommended drinking window is now open; well-stored bottles offer a mature and complex profile, with tertiary nuances fully developed.
- The ageing potential remains favourable: this 1999 can continue to evolve gracefully for several more years, depending on storage conditions, gaining in aromatic subtlety while gradually softening its structure.
- Serve at 15–16°C, after gentle opening 1 to 2 hours beforehand. Decanting can be considered to separate any sediment and to allow the bouquet to fully express itself, particularly for more reserved bottles.
