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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Mar 2006

Good full red. Expressive nose offers redcurrant, minerals, coffee and menthol. Sweet, juicy and tangy, with much more lift and energy in the middle than the Vendanges Selectionnees. Here the tannins are broad and horizontal and arrive later. Lovely lingering perfume on the aftertaste. Impressive.

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

89
88-90/100

Pierre Rovani

92
90-93/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

More reviews and scores

88 - 90 points
Pierre Rovani
Score 88-90/100 · Drink 2010-2018, Pierre Rovani, Apr 2005

The medium to dark ruby-colored 2003 Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs (red) reveals a nose of candied red cherries, violets, and mint. Light to medium-bodied, it displays cassis, blackberry, black cherry, and brambleberry flavors that are ensconced in a firm (yet ripe) tannic shell. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2018. A Becky Wasserman Selection / Le Serbet; French Fax: 011-33-3-80-24-29-70, various American importers, including Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808

90 - 93 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90-93/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Mar 2005

Good full red. Perfumed, floral aromas of dark fruits and licorice; shows the vineyard more than the vintage. Then fat, silky and seamless, with a compelling sweetness of red fruit flavor. Finishes with very well-buffered tannins and intense yet delicate fruit and floral flavors. A superb showing.

88 - 90 points
Pierre Rovani
Score 88-90/100 · Pierre Rovani

The medium to dark ruby-colored 2003 Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs (red) reveals a nose of candied red cherries, violets, and mint. Light to medium-bodied, it displays cassis, blackberry, black cherry, and brambleberry flavors that are ensconced in a firm (yet ripe) tannic shell. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2018. Apr 2005, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Michel Lafarge
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Product details

Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Premier Cru

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