Lafarge Volnay 1er cru Clos des Chênes 2013

94+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2013 Clos des Chênes is simply superb, jumping from the glass in a complex mélange of cherries, red plums, nutskin, complex minerality, woodsmoke, gamebirds and a pungent topnote of roses. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very soil-driven in profile, with a rock solid core, ripe, beautifully-integrated tannins, bright acids and laser-like focus on the very long, primary and classy finish. Great juice in the making. 2025-2065. (Nov/Dec 2014)"

92-94 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2013 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes has a more expressive, mineral-driven bouquet than the Caillerets -- so much energy here and that is translated down to the palate that is poised and focused. It is laden with vibrant tart red cherry fruit, boysenberry and mineral, great depth and length and yet so fresh and approachable. This is one of those wines that I suspect will drink early but also repay cellaring. Drink: 2017-2035. (Dec 2014)"

92.5 points CellarTracker.com community score.

91-93 points and 'Sweet spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 45+ year old vines that sit just above Champans). This is notably more expressive at this early stage than it usually is with its wonderfully elegant, pure and layered mélange of various red berries, iron-inflected earth, violet and various spice elements. There is excellent intensity and ample minerality to the intensely saline, firm and lingering finish. We will see how this evolves but this appears to slightly more pliant than it usually is though note that it will probably still require at least 10 years before it's at its apogee. Drink: 2023+. (Apr 2015)"

90-93 points Fine Wine Review: "The typical stony nose is here. The mouth is rounder and more sensual than usual with richness to the red fruits. (12/18/14)"