Volnay Clos du Château des Ducs, Domaine Michel Lafarge 2020

Note: from 50+ year old vines; a monopole of the domaine; destemmed manually
This also displays a touch of bourgeon de cassis though it's sufficiently subtle that I doubt it will last. More interesting are the very punchy and beautifully delineated medium-bodied flavors that brim with focused power and minerality on the chalky, moderately austere and hugely long finish. This is jaw droppingly good; indeed it's a veritable 'wow' wine.

Fine mid purple, with a super-sensual nose. A really fine strong fruit attack at the front, offering a firmer structure than the Clos des Chênes and a slight nuttiness behind. The tannins are more present, but what a wealth of fruit is there to cover them. Very long indeed, another magical Lafarge wine.