Michel Lafarge

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  Michel Lafarge Bourgogne Rouge 2022

  $95.00

  From Petit Pré which was once classified as Volnay villages. Planted between 1966-1977. 2 weeks cuvaison, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 18 months in older barrels. ‘The 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, a blend of two vineyards, offers vivid red cherry, raspberry and light bergamot scents on the nose, well-defined, perhaps not with quite the same class as the […]

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  Michel Lafarge Beaune ‘Aigrots’ Premier Cru Rouge 2021

  $265.00

  A 0.66 plot lanted in 1949, 1964, 2012 Clay/limestone gravelly soil with red clay. 100% de-stemmed, not crushed, ambient yeast fermentation, aged in barrels (0-15% new), no fining, no filtration.   ‘ The 2021 Beaune Clos des Aigrots 1er Cru has an attractive nose with crushed strawberry and raspberry scents, becoming more floral in the glass with […]

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  Michel Lafarge Volnay ‘Clos des Chene’ Premier Cru 2022

  $545.00

  0.28ha plot planted in 1957. On a gentle, east-facing slope, 275 m elevation, moderately shallow, reddish-brown clay soil over limestone. 100% de-stemmed, 2-3-week ambient yeast fermentation, punch-downs and pump-overs, aged for 18 months in barrels (10-20% new), no fining or filtration. ‘The 2022 Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru was a little more backward and […]

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  Lafarge-Vial Cote de Brouilly 2023

  $120.00

  A tiny 0.66ha parcel planted in 1968 Southeast-facing, on the slopes of Mont Brouilly, soils and bedrock of granite with blue rocks. 25% whole bunch fermentation in concrete then transferred to 350-liter barrels and foudre for up to 12 months.   ‘From the steep blue stone and granite slopes of Mount Brouilly comes the 2023 […]

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  Lafarge-Vial Fleurie 2023

  $110.00

  A 1.75ha vineyard, planted in 1950, 1969 and 1970’s. Lieux-dits Bel Air and Sarcillon, south/southeastern exposures, granite soils, Viala and 3309 rootstock. 15% whole bunch fermentation in concrete then transferred to 350-liter barrels and foudre for up to 12 months.   ‘The 2023 Fleurie, crafted from two distinct plots—Bel Air, picked on the first day of harvest, […]

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  Lafarge-Vial Chiroubles 2023

  $95.00

  A tiny 0.35ha vineyard, planted in 1969. South/southeastern exposure, granite soils, Viala rootstock. Fully destemmed, ambient yeast fermentation in concrete tank, gentle extraction. One year aging in older 228 and 350-liter barrels, with racking in April.   ‘Medium purple. Cherry and fresh strawberry, vivid and energetic in the mouth, the fruit is almost fizzing, then fills […]

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  Michel Lafarge Meursault 2022

  $175.00

  From 1 Ha planted in 1968 from 3 leu dit; Vignes Blanches, Cargouillot and Marcausse, which are all near the Volnay border. Whole-cluster pressing pressed, cold settling, indigenous yeast fermentation in barrel, racking. Aged for 12 months, fined/filtered if necessary. ‘The 2022 Meursault Village comes from a blend of three vineyards located just below Santenots-du-Milieu, […]

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  Michel Lafarge Volnay ‘Clos du Chateau des Ducs’ Premier Cru 2022

  $485.00

  Planted 1946-1985 and 2000. Deep gravel on top of limestone; a walled monopole vineyard. 100% de-stemmed, 2-3-week ambient yeast fermentation, punch-downs and pump-overs, aged for 18 months in barrels (0-15% new), no fining or filtration. ‘‘The 2022 Volnay Clos du Château des Ducs 1er Cru, which was de-stemmed by hand like the Pitures and Caillerets, […]

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  Lafarge-Vial Fleurie ‘Clos Vernay’ 2023

  $125.00

  A 1.33ha vineyard planted in 1975 and 1980. Upper part of a south/southeastern-facing slope, located in a sheltered valley, granite quartz soil. 15% whole bunch fermentation in concrete then transferred to 350-liter barrels and foudre for up to 15 months.   ‘Clos Vernay is a special plot situated at 400-450 meters in elevation surrounded by […]

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  Michel Lafarge Beaune ‘Aigrots’ 1er Cru Blanc 2021

  $255.00

  A tiny 0.23Ha plot. First slope of Beaune, next to Clos des Mouches. Top of the slope planted with Chardonnay. Vines aged 37 years. Vertical press so pressing is very slow. Aged on only fine lees. 10% new oak. ‘There is one barrel of the 2021 Beaune Clos des Aigrots 1er Cru Blanc this year whereas […]

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