Michel Lafarge, Volnay, "Vendanges Selectionnees" 2005 [0.5cm pristine] Rhone Rouge The 13 acres under vine

The 13 acres under vine were planted in 1997 on a mineral-rich

The bouquet is deep

subtle floral notes

Guillaume Gilles vinifies his wines in whole bunches (without destemming) which requires good maturity and perfect sanitary condition of the grapes

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Michel Lafarge, Volnay, "Vendanges Selectionnees" 2005 [0.5cm pristine] Rhone Rouge The 13 acres under vine93 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