2022 Domaine Michel Lafarge, Bourgogne Aligote, Raisins Dores

Domaine Michel Lafarge treats this Bourgogne Aligoté with the same technical rigor applied to their Volnay holdings, utilizing massale selection Aligoté Doré vines planted in 1937 on deep clay-limestone soils. The domaine’s long-standing commitment to biodynamic viticulture and minimal-intervention vinification—comprising whole-cluster pressing, ambient yeast fermentation, and extended aging in older barrels—prioritizes the structural integrity of the site over ornamental manipulation. In the 2022 vintage, the balanced growing conditions afforded the variety optimal phenolic maturity, resulting in a wine that possesses both notable mid-palate density and persistent tension. The final structure is defined by a bright, nervy acidity that grounds the wine’s concentration and ensures a precise, clean finish.