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Michel Lafarge Passetoutgrain L’Exception 2021
$75.00From vines planted in 1930’s on gravel and sandy soil that suits the 50/50 Gamay/Pinot field blend. Oddly, both varieties reach maturity at the same time. Normally Gamay would ripen quite a bit earlier. It seems that this vineyard is in harmony. 100% de-stemmed, lightly crushed, pneumatic press, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 15-18 months in barrel, […]
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Michel Lafarge Bourgogne Rouge 2021
$90.00From Petit Pré whichwas once classified as Volnay villages. Planted between 1966-1977. 2 weeks cuvaison, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 18 months in older barrels. ‘Offering up aromas of earthy red berries and spices, the 2021 Bourgogne Pinot Noir is medium-bodied, lively and mouthwatering.’ 86-88 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate Feb 2023 ‘A paler pink crimson. Superb classic floral pinot nose. Fills the […]
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Michel Lafarge Beaune ‘Aigrots’ Premier Cru Rouge 2021
$265.00A 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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Lafarge-Vial Cote de Brouilly 2022
$110.00Out of Stock
A tiny 10.66Ha 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. ‘Slightly riper aromas of pepper, black cherry liqueur and plum give way to very rich, even […]
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Lafarge-Vial Fleurie 2022
$100.00Out of Stock
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. ‘This is also bright and pepper-inflected on the nose that blends both red and dark gamay scents. […]
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Lafarge-Vial Fleurie ‘Clos Vernay’ 2022
$120.00A 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. ‘Ripe but agreeably cool aromas reflect notes of red gamay, cherry and soft earth wisps. […]
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Michel Lafarge Volnay Les 5 Climats 1er Cru 2021
$555.00This is a combination of the domaine’s five Volnay 1ers, which has never happened before! ‘The 2021 Volnay 1er Cru is essentially Lafarge’s “Greatest Hits” because, for the first time in the history of the Domaine, the small yield necessitated the blending of all his Premier Crus. It still amounts to just 11 barrels! Matured with just […]
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Michel Lafarge Beaune ‘Aigrots’ 1er Cru Blanc 2021
$255.00A 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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Michel Lafarge Beaune ‘Aigrots’ 1er Cru Blanc 2020
$225.00First 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. ‘The 2020 Beaune Clos des Aigrots 1er Cru Blanc, which has been pressed using a vertical pressoir since 2017, has […]
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