WTN: 2002 Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay

[David M. Bueker]

2002 Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay (7/4/2020)
acquired from Dale Williams quite a while ago. This is lovely right now. It needs 30 minutes of air to throw off some bottle funk, but then the earthy, loamy tones combine with the remaining fruit to form a seamless whole. It's still a touch rustic, but that just makes it more alive. The aromas take care of everything I need - drinking the wine is almost superfluous. Overall I would recommend drinking it now/soon, as there is a bit of finishing astringency that becomes the dominant aspect in the finish. Still a lovely Burgundy.

I have a couple Lafarge bottles on hand--one is a generic Bourgogne and the other is a Volnay Vendanges Selectionees.

I show that I have one of these left. I think it's time.
This exchange must have been long ago, it's been a long time since I've seen you.

[David M. Bueker]

My records say 2009.

I love Lafarge. Unfortunately it's been a long time since I had access to any.

-Paul W.