2016 Domaine Michel Lafarge, Bourgogne Rouge

Domaine Michel Lafarge employs long-standing biodynamic farming practices across their holdings, emphasizing low-intervention stewardship that prioritizes the expression of site-specific terroir. The 2016 Bourgogne Rouge is the result of meticulous, hand-harvested Pinot Noir, which undergoes traditional vinification including complete destemming and restrained use of new oak to maintain structural transparency. This vintage presented a challenging growing season marked by significant spring frosts, which ultimately limited yields and necessitated careful selection in the vineyard. These conditions yielded a wine defined by its nerve and tension, showcasing a fine-grained tannic architecture and a classic, balanced structural profile reflective of the cooler-toned ripening period. The finished wine represents the estate's commitment to precision and the preservation of pure, primary vineyard character.