2020 Domaine Michel Lafarge Bourgogne Rouge
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Jasper Morris
Reviewed October 2021A little pink tinge to the edge of the purple. This is exactly right. Concentrated ripe raspberry with perfect balancing acidity, a sense of having picked at the right time and, as Frédéric would (and did) say, showing the benefits of long term biodynamic culture. Very long finish indeed, extremely high class.
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Professional Reviews
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John Gilman
Domaine Lafarge always produces a very strong example of Bourgogne rouge and the 2020 will be no exception. The lovely nose wafts from the glass in a nicely detailed blend of red and black cherries, a touch of plum, gamebird, dark soil tones and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is bright, full-bodied and nicely balanced, with a good core, moderate tannins and a long, focused finish. This will need a bit of time in the cellar, but that is true of virtually every vintage of this lovely bottling. (Drink between 2025-2045)
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Burghound
Note: from 40+ year old vines in Petit Pré which was once classified as Volnay villages
This is also wonderfully fresh with its cool and pretty aromas of essence of red pinot fruit, spice and a more subtle suggestion of newly turned earth. There is a lovely sense of vibrancy to the delicious middle weight flavors that are shaped by relatively fine-grained tannins on the strikingly complex and lengthy finish. Like the Anthologie, it's rare to find this level of quality in a regional wine plus it should repay 5 to 8 years of keeping. Highly recommended.
*Burghound Outstanding! Top Value!*
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Wine Advocate
The 2020 Bourgogne Pinot Noir offers up notes of sweet berry fruit, orange rind, spices and smoke, followed by a medium-bodied, bright and lively palate that's fine-boned and elegant, concluding with a perfumed finish.
Notes
Bill Nanson Burgundy Report: "4 different parcels at the bottom of the Volnay hill. Higher toned fruit here. Wide and fresh again – so juicy these wines. So a great bourgogne – except that this is very classic – in that you need to like acidity!" (01/2022)
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Origin | Burgundy, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1662329 |