2023 Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru Rouge "Grèves", Burgundy, France

2023 Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru Rouge "Grèves", Burgundy, France

The 2023 Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru "Grèves" is an elegant and expressive Pinot Noir, offering aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry, and rose petal, with subtle hints of spice, forest floor, and mineral notes. The palate is silky and precise, with fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and a lingering, refined finish that showcases the vineyard’s classic terroir.

$131.99
$131.99

ABOUT THIS WINE

Sourced from the distinguished "Grèves" vineyard in Beaune, this 1er Cru highlights the unique combination of clay-limestone soils and favorable exposure. Michel Lafarge employs traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques, including careful sorting, native yeast fermentation, and aging in a mix of new and neutral French oak, to preserve purity of fruit and convey the vineyard’s identity. The result is a wine of elegance, balance, and approachable complexity.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Michel Lafarge is a highly respected Beaune-based vigneron, celebrated for his meticulous, terroir-driven approach to Pinot Noir. With a focus on biodynamic and organic vineyard practices, Lafarge crafts wines that express clarity, precision, and the character of each vineyard plot. His 1er Cru Beaune wines, including "Grèves," are known for their elegance, finesse, and ability to age gracefully while remaining accessible in their youth.

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Grape(s) Pinot Noir
Farming Biodynamic, Organic