Passetoutgrains is the Burgundian appellation that demands a mix of Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes. The name L’Exception evokes the exceptionally old vines here – 95 years. They are planted between the limit of Meursault and the generic Bourgogne appellation; Frederic Lafarge notes they lost fruit this year to one of the season’s very localised hailstorms. The fruit is lovely, generous and floral, midway in style between Pinot and Gamay (and it’s a 50/50 blend of the two). There’s a little bit of thyme and marjoram that put this just on the slightly wilder side of Pinot Noir. (NT 11/12/24)

Producer

Michel Lafarge

Origin

Volnay, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy/Beaujolais FRANCE

Colour

red

Wine Style

dry

Dominant Grape

Pinot Noir

Farming Style

organic

Closure Style

cork

Maturity

young

Bottle Size

75cl

Case Quantity

6