Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Aigrots Rouge 2022 agrapart and honeysuckle define this thirst-quenching

and honeysuckle define this thirst-quenching expression that proves Napa Valley's cool sites can rival anywhere for the grape

From the producer: Aromas of vanilla

Pinot Noir fermented on the skins for 9 months in amphora then blended with some direct press Chardonnay

The nose is floral and delicate at first

and the 2023 showcases what happens when purity becomes the mission: crisp minerality in perfect balance with clear

Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Aigrots Rouge 2022 agrapart and honeysuckle define this thirst-quenchingMichel Lafarge's portfolio extends beyond his Volnay heartland into neighboring Beaune, where this Premier Cru parcel yields wines of textural sophistication. The 2022 red version shows leather tinged aromas and a fleshy mouthfeel that speaks to ripeness tempered by Cte de Beaune minerality. Aged in neutral wood to preserve the fruit's elegance, this is a wine built for near term pleasure yet structured enough to develop over five to eight years. Pair