Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Lafarge
Label Name:
 
Volnay 1er Cru Pitures
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Volnay, Côte de Beaune (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews/notes for the cuvée: William Kelley (Wine Advocate) ~92–94 pts; Jasper Morris ~92–95 pts; Burghound (Allen Meadows) ~92–95 pts; Vinous/Neal Martin ~92–94 pts. Often noted as bottled in magnum-only and recommended for extended cellaring (2028–2045+)

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Pinot Noir: red and black cherry, raspberry, rose petal, sweet spice and raw cocoa, with chalky minerality, powdery tannins and a long, focused finish. Medium-full, tightly wound and built for cellaring.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, duck confit, mushroom risotto, roast pork loin, coq au vin. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), miso-glazed salmon or cod, teriyaki salmon, bulgogi (Korean BBQ), shiitake/soy noodle dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, typically 100% de-stemmed; indigenous yeast fermentation, gentle punchdowns; aged 15–18 months in French oak (some new oak), unfiltered. Bottled predominantly in magnum (Pitures often magnum-only since 2015).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michel Lafarge is a historic, family-owned Volnay estate (19th century). Known for organic/biodynamic practice (Ecocert/Demeter), Michel’s legacy is continued by Frédéric and family, focusing on low-intervention, terroir-driven Burgundies.