2023 Michel Lafarge Volnay
Secondary Description
Earthy, stony, savoury and herbal alongside all the reddish-purple Pinot fruit, there’s a lot of character here. Elegant and fresh, with a great sense of sapidity on the finish. Excellent. From 4 parcels at the Pommard end of the village, and 2 at the Meursault end, so fairly representative of village diversity. (NT 11/12/24)
Producer
Origin
Volnay, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy/Beaujolais/Jura, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Pinot Noir
Farming Style
biodynamic
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13%
Score
90-92 points, Jasper Morris MW, insideburgundy.com, December 2024 87-89 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, October 2024
Media Reviews
Jasper Morris MW
Mid crimson purple. The nose is a little more restrained. Now some lively cherries on the palate with very good grip, a little bit of white pepper, with the fruit returning effortlessly behind. Smoothly charming. 90-92 points
Neal Martin
The 2023 Volnay Village is a blend of six parcels. It has a light, earthy nose, with gravel scents permeating red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip and a hint of allspice, as touches of blueberry develop in the glass. It cuts away just a little abruptly on the finish, but it may fill out during its second winter in barrel. 87-89 points