Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Aigrots Rouge 2022 agrapart What happens in the cellar

What happens in the cellar

Traditional method

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

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

The nose is floral and delicate at first

Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Aigrots Rouge 2022 agrapart What happens in the cellarMichel 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