Domaine Lafarge

Domaine Lafarge was run for the last 60 years by the legendary Michel Lafarge, with his son Frédéric taking over in 1978. As of 2018, they have been joined by the next generation, Clothilde Lafarge, daughter of Frédéric and Chantal.

This domaine is famous for producing some of the greatest traditional Volnays from biodynamically farmed vineyards. The domaine traces its history back to the early 19th century, with the iconic Clos du Château des Ducs having been bought in 1900 by Michel Lafarge’s father. The first wines bottled at the domaine in 1934 included Clos des Chênes, the domaine’s largest Volnay premier cru holding and one of the village’s flagship vineyards. The domaine consists of over 11.6 hectares under vine, most of them in Volnay and Beaune, including a 0.9-hectare holding of Clos des Chênes and many top 1er cru vineyards in the appellation.

The vinification is traditional, with 100% destemmed grapes, and the élevage is done using a very low percentage of new oak (around 5%). The wines are renowned for their great transparency of their respective terroirs. Michel and Frédéric converted to biodynamic viticulture in 1996, and the domaine is now at the forefront of the movement.
The wines are pure, age-worthy, and yet beautifully delicate.

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