2023 Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay, Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Pinot Noir from vines between 45 50 years old on average. A blend of parcels in northern and southern parts of Volnay, including Les Famines, Les Buttes, Des Cros Martin, all have clay limestone soil. 100% de stemmed, pneumatic pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation Aged for 18 months in older oak barrels, unfiltered. Certified organic (Ecocert) and biodynamic (Demeter). ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Domaine Lafarge was run for the last 60

richer soils

The 2018 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon

The Marsanne

Technology for controlling fermentation temperatures

All to the good

There is zero SO2 added at any time

and Petit Verdot—Cain Five epitomizes the benefits of blending to achieve a complex wine

After nine months in bottle

At this point

It’s a producer that blends heritage with precision

making it even more toasty and complex

Portela do Vento Tinto comes from several south-facing parcels of Mencía and Garnacha Tintorera in the Amandi and Quiroga-Bibei subzones