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Domaine Michel Lafarge
This is a Domaine that is deeply rooted in all that is special about Burgundy.
To a Burgundy fan, a visit to the Lafarge family is like a trip to Graceland for followers of the King. This is a Domaine that is deeply rooted in all that is special about Burgundy. It remains reassuringly consistent, year upon year producing profound wines that rarely shout the loudest on first encounter yet quietly go about the business and almost invariably win through over time. It is always worth remembering that the rules of ageing are slightly different here; these are never wines to be rushed, as Frédéric amply demonstrated by showing us a glorious 1979 Clos des Chênes that was still fresh as a daisy, even from an uncelebrated vintage.
As we descended into the atmospheric, mould-clad cellars, there was a bit of racket from behind the barrels. Emerging from the shadows at 6pm on a cold November evening was Michel Lafarge himself, eighty years young (and the rest!) pushing a
heavily-laden trolley with the same energy and vigour of a newly recruited cellar rat.
Hard work and attention to detail are no doubt part of the secret here. A quick mop of the brow and a shake of the hands and we launched into the wines. Both father and son concurred that 2010 showed "great terroir definition" across the appellations and were particularly proud of their Beaune wines, of which the Aigrots, one of the most recent additions to the Domaine, seemed to show extra definition and complexity this year in the red while the white version was notable for its minerality and tension. Very much worth seeking out while it remains under the radar..
The Lafarges are still against the idea of showing unfinished wines outside of their Volnay cellar and therefore do not participate in the London tastings in January. Patience is not something that Michel and Frédéric have a problem asking for and when their wines reward it as much as they do, that seems totally apt.
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| White | price per case in bond | |
| Meursault | £225.00 |  |
Charming and elegant on the nose, without being flamboyant, with lovely stone fruit aromas and an attractive floral character. Graceful and gliding on the palate with soft white fruit flavours and a refreshing acidity. This is a completely harmonious wine which will be delicious for drinking young. Drink from release.
| Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots Blanc | £385.00 | |
A more energetic style than the Meursault, the aromas are vibrant and floral with a hint of white truffles, overlaying a stone fruit character. On the palate, apple and white peach fruits combine with a refreshing lime, citrus character which gives vigour and persistence. Drink from 2013.
| Red | price per case in bond | |
| Bourgogne Passetoutgrains l'Exception | £110.00 | |
An exceptionally refreshing, almost spicy Passetoutgrain made from 85 year old vines which gives real depth and length. A blend of 50% Pinot Noir with 50% Gamay, there is some delicious raspberry fruit on the mid palate and some darker, brambly notes in the background. Michel Lafarge is right to be proud of this wine which was first made by his father. Drink from release.
| Bourgogne Pinot Noir | £130.00 | |
Deliciously refreshing with fragrant redcurrant fruit aromas and mouthwatering raspberry flavours, there is a lovely freshness about this wine and great definition which sets it apart. Tasted blind this is easily as good as a village level wine. Drink from release.
| Beaune 1er Cru Aigrots | £395.00 | |
This wine is really bright and lifted on the nose with some lovely pure raspberry aromas. It shows incredible energy, fluidity and clarity on the palate with lovely freshness. It has excellent length and will be delicious to drink in a few years time. Drink from 2014.
| Beaune 1er Cru Grèves | 6 bottles £225.00 | Sold Out |
The wines from Lafarge show great precision and delineation in 2010, expressing the qualities of individual vineyards with an amazing and vibrant clarity. This is especially evident in the Beaune Grèves, made from 90 year old vines, which is delicate and soft on the nose, and intense on the palate. The wine has incredible depth and minerality with very fine tannins and lovely length. One senses that the roots have travelled deep down into the rocks below. Drink from 2015.
| Pommard 1er Cru Pezerolles | 6 bottles £320.00 | Sold Out |
A truly excellent Pommard which is sturdy and firm on the palate, as one would expect, yet brambly fruit characters intermingled with perfumed spicy notes. The fruit is pure and rounded on the mid palate, supported by a firm structure which combines with complete harmony. Built for the longer term, this wines show real promise and class. Drink from 2017.
| We also have a small selection of Volnays | ||
| Volnay Villages | £255.00 | |
| Volnay Vendange Selectionné | £295.00 | Sold Out |
| Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans | 6 bottles £320.00 | Sold Out |
| Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Château des Ducs | 6 bottles £325.00 | Sold Out |
| Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets | 6 bottles £330.00 | Sold Out |
| Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes | 6 bottles £340.00 | Sold Out |