Roagna’s vineyards looked more like wild fields than manicured farms
allowing indigenous yeasts to conduct fermentations in custom-sized wooden vats designed to emphasize the structural distinctiveness of this historic vineyard site
Magnien’s work honors this vineyard site
light-bodied structural precision
cooler nights help preserve freshness even in warmer years
2023 Michel Lafarge, Volnay, 1er Cru Les Caillerets Cuvee_Clos de la Boutiere Rouge Roagna’s vineyards looked more likeDomaine Michel Lafarge is a foundational estate in Volnay that has been bottling its own wines since 1934 and employs biodynamic farming practices across its holdings. This wine is made from Pinot Noir grown in the Les Caillerets vineyard, a site characterized by dense, reddish brown clay soil over limestone bedrock and vines planted in 1957. In the glass, it presents focused notes of red berries, crushed stone, and subtle earth, supported by a