chopped almonds and oyster shells plus a waft of baker's yeast

airy and ultra pure nose of mineral-suffused red pinot fruit that is in perfect keeping with the finely detailed

The 2014 Barolo le Vigne is bright and fruit-forward

The 2000 Barolo Bric del Fiasc (magnum) explodes onto the palate with layers of raspberry jam

As is usually the case

Michel Lafarge, Volnay Vendanges Selectionnees Vintage:2008 chopped almonds and oyster shellsThis is also wonderfully fresh and cool with a similar array of fruit and floral elements though here the earth element is a bit more pronounced. As is typically the case there is more volume and midpalate concentration to the focused medium bodied flavors that are shaped by somewhat finer tannins on the lacy and impressively refined finale. This is an excellent Volnay villages and one that is also highly recommended. (89 92) 2023+