2024 Michel Lafarge Volnay Mitans

The 2024 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru comes from two parcels. This is much more elegant and refined on the nose compared to the Les Pitures with mineral-infused redcurrant and crushed strawberry scents, revealing commendable transparency. The palate is medium-bodied with a keen line of acidity, bright and lively, not structured and maybe just missing a bit of grip and density on the finish. But it slips down the throat easily. 90-92 points

Crimson with a paler rim. The fruit needs coaxing, but out it comes with a little orange touch. This has less velvet but a good raw silk quality to the texture. Fills the middle of the palate very nicely and persists. A wine which should be accessible quite early by Lafarge standards. 90-92 points