2016 Volnay, Domaine Michel Lafarge, Burgundy

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2016 Volnay, Domaine Michel Lafarge, BurgundyJust the one village Volnay this year; there is no Vendanges Slectionnes as the crop was too small. W hat was salvaged is in this wine, which means there is a further boost to its quality. It is beautifully ripe, pure and utterly delightful. Adam Bruntlett, Burgundy Buyer Michel Lafarge (b. 1928) and his son Frdric make use of their combined experience to produce some of the greatest wines in Volnay. There is nothing modern in their winemaking, though

Syrah and Tibouren

it’s accessible now

brioche and fresh walnut

40% Merlot

suggesting careful and well-controlled extraction of ripe fruits

meaty richness alongside the usual bright

The wine almost has its own identity now

with excellent concentration for its level

it’s ripe

Palmer is all of these things in 2005

and spiced forest fruit lead to a balanced palate of wild red berries

This 2010 needs to be forgotten for 5-8 years and drunk over the following 25-30 years