ProducerDomaine Michel Lafarge

One of the legendary estates in Volnay, Domaine Lafarge has been crafting understated and pure expressions of Pinot Noir for decades. Committed vignerons Michel Lafarge and his son Frederic tend to 11.6 ha of vines in Volnay and Beaune. The range is a dazzling collection of terroir-driven Burgundy’s which are incredibly traditional in style. Little new oak is used in the winery allowing the purity of the fruit to shine through, giving wines of exceptional purity, focus and energy.

RegionBurgundy & Chablis Wine Region, France

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