Michel Lafarge, Volnay Size:6x750ml The 2018 Pavie was picked

The 2018 Pavie was picked from 1 to 10 October

In its youth

length and precision

Interestingly given the style of the vintage this isn’t quite a big and robust as it usually is which should permit it to be approachable after only 6 to 8 years yet it has the stuffing to effortlessly develop over 15 to 18

The Lazzarito is still the Barolo that spends the longest number of months in French oak following the malolactic fermentation

Michel Lafarge, Volnay Size:6x750ml The 2018 Pavie was pickedThis is even prettier aromatically speaking with elegant and relatively high toned aromas that speak of essence of red pinot fruit along with floral, earth and spice hints. There is a discreet hint of minerality to the medium bodied and notably restrained flavors that display a touch of austerity on the ultra pure, balanced and solidly complex finish. (87 90) 2017+