Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 2023
AppellationVolnay
CountryFrance
ColourRed
Alcohol13%
Bottle750 ml
Drink window2028–2035
This is a refined expression of Volnay from the esteemed Domaine Michel Lafarge vintage 2023 capturing delicate red and dark cherry notes laced with violet nuance. The texture is silky and poised, with a subtle whisper of earth and soft spice that gracefully balances the structure and elegance.
Tasting
- Aroma
- red cherries and violet blossom
- Palate
- silky red fruit with earthy undercurrents
- Finish
- soft spice and lingering elegance
Pairs with
- roast duck breast with wild mushrooms
- creamy chicken in mushroom sauce
- aged Comté cheese
- grilled salmon with light herbs
Vineyard & Cellar
- Vinification
- 100% de-stemmed, pneumatic pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation Aged for 18 months in older oak barrels, unfiltered.
- Aging
- Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, pneumatic pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation Aged for 18 months in older oak barrels, unfiltered.
From the Archive
Terroir: Blend of parcels in northern and southern parts of Volnay, including Les Famines, Les Buttes, Des Cros Martin, all have clay-limestone soil