Michel Lafarge, Volnay, "Vendanges Selectionnees" 2005 [0.5cm pristine] Bordeaux Blanc assertive oak spice

assertive oak spice

Unique amongst its peers and predecessors

It's a style that favors longterm aging over immediate accessibility and will reward decanting and/or cellaring

it is the tempranillo that dresses this up on the palate

Pale lemon colour with a fine racy nose

Michel Lafarge, Volnay, "Vendanges Selectionnees" 2005 [0.5cm pristine] Bordeaux Blanc assertive oak spice93 CellarTracker This is the best 2005 I have had. All the others have not been ready and concerning about the tannins overpowering the drying fruit. As a village wine it is structured, but has come into balance. More like a Beaune than a Volnay, but that is what mother nature gave us. 10 13 2023 91 Wine Advocate From four parcels proximate in geography and potential quality to their uphill, premier cru neighbors comes the Lafarge 2005 Volnay