Michel Lafarge Mitans 1er Cru Volnay 2023 (750ml) Spirits allowing the character developed through

allowing the character developed through traditional aging in new charred oak barrels to remain the sole focus

with each batch tied to a specific agave source rather than blending across regions

The style dates back generations in Normandy and remains one of the region’s great underappreciated specialties

this bottling was actually labeled as “Oregon” from 2000-2005

Michel Lafarge Mitans 1er Cru Volnay 2023 (750ml) Spirits allowing the character developed throughVariety: Pinot Noir Surface Area: 0. 39 ha (0. 96 ac) Vine Age: Planted in 1952 and 1976 Terroir: On a gentle southeast facing slope, 250 m elevation, moderately deep, brown clay soil over limestone. Viticulture: Certified organic (Ecocert) and biodynamic (Demeter) Vinification: 100% de stemmed, 2 3 week ambient yeast fermentation, punch downs and pump overs, aged for 18 months in barrels (10 20% new), no fining or filtration. Les Mitans sits