Michel Lafarge, Volnay, Clos des Chenes 1999 [0.5-2.0cm pristine] Zinfandel Thisis a classically proportioned Corton-Charlemagne

Thisis a classically proportioned Corton-Charlemagne that for my taste is drinking perfectly well today and there is no reason to hold it further though it certainly has the requisite concentration and acidity if one wanted to do so

one with minor signs of old seepage [well within the bounds of natural cork seal

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40% Oak Tank

28% from the Cumulus (Estate) Vineyard

Michel Lafarge, Volnay, Clos des Chenes 1999 [0.5-2.0cm pristine] Zinfandel Thisis a classically proportioned Corton-Charlemagne0. 5 2. 0cm 96 Burghound Even though this beauty is now 20 years into its evolution, it is still a very serious wine that with air displays only moderate secondary fruit development on the gorgeously perfumed, spice and discreetly earthy nose. The robust and full bodied flavors don't appear to have budged much since my initial review as the supporting tannins are still notably firm on the wonderfully long, palate coating and deep finish. This muscular