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Bottle of Domaine Michel Lafarge Bourgogne Passetoutgrain L'Exception 2022-Red Wine-Flatiron SF

Domaine Michel Lafarge Bourgogne Passetoutgrain L'Exception 2022

Red Wine from Burgundy, France
by Domaine Michel Lafarge
$37.99
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What is this wine?

Domaine Michel Lafarge, founded in the 19th century in Volnay, is one of Burgundy’s most revered traditional estates. Now run by Frédéric and Chantal Lafarge, the domaine farms biodynamically and vinifies with minimal intervention, producing wines of remarkable purity and finesse.
The Bourgogne Passetoutgrain “L’Exception” 2022 is a historic cuvée blending Pinot Noir and Gamay from very old vines—some over 90 years old—planted on limestone soils near Volnay. True to Lafarge’s philosophy, the grapes are hand-harvested, fermented with native yeasts, and aged in neutral oak barrels.

Why get this wine?

“L’Exception” is one of the finest and rarest examples of Passetoutgrain, a humble appellation elevated here to near–Premier Cru quality. It perfectly captures the Lafarge style: graceful, aromatic, and terroir-driven. For Burgundy lovers, it’s an insider’s gem offering incredible value from a legendary domaine.

What does this wine taste like?

Fragrant and expressive, showing red cherry, raspberry, violet, and gentle spice. The palate is silky yet energetic, with fine tannins and a refreshing mineral lift. Juicy and precise, it finishes long and pure.

When should you drink this wine?

Enjoy now for its vibrant fruit, or cellar 5–10 years to reveal deeper complexity. Pairs beautifully with roast chicken, charcuterie, or mushroom dishes.

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Lafarge is one of the great names in Volnay, some would say the greatest. His wines are sought out the world over, and we are always excited when our allocation arrives.

Lafarge’s home territory is Volnay, though he also has holdings in nearby Beaune and Meursault. This is an old estate that started bottling their wines in the early 1900s. Only Armand Rousseau, the DRC, and maybe two or three other growers have that kind of history.

The wines of Lafarge are magical. Despite being made in a decidedly old-school style—really no different than a generation or even two ago—they display incredible purity and not a hint of rusticity. It is the same kind of magic that Jacky Truchot was able to conjure. We only wish we could get more.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 88-90
"The 20222 Bourgogne Passetoutgrain L'Exceptionne is Gamay and Pinot Noir picked together from 94-year-old vines planted by Clothilde Lafarge's great-grandfather. It has wonderful transparency on the nose: red cherries mixed with raspberry. The palate leans more towards the Pinot Noir, with fine delineation, gentle grip and ample tension on the finish. A strong follow-up to the excellent 2021." -Neal Martin

Robert Parker

RP 88
"The 2022 Bourgogne Passetoutgrain l'Exception exhibits notes of sweet berries, plums and cherries, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy and succulent palate." -William Kelley

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Style

    Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied