Michel Lafarge - Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots Rouge 2022 (750ml)
Price: $118.00
| Producer | Michel Lafarge |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Beaune |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 9182 |
| Size | 750ml |
Decanter: 94 Points
The deeply-coloured wine from the old vines in the Lafarge parcel boasts a ripe plummy fruit in 2022 yet there is a saline mineral side and a hint of savoury gamey complexity. This delicious wine has a nervy tension and the density and length to age nicely in the cellar. The grapes come from the three-quarters of a hectare planted relatively high on the slope ? some are 70 years of age; they are destemmed and gently fermented to produce this exquisite wine. (Drink between 2027-2055)
Jasper Morris: 91-93 Points
Medium deep crimson. A fresh pinot nose not too intense. A mid to dark raspberry fruit on the palate albeit with a certain crispness a little wood at the back but a complete and once again harmonious ? my Lafarge word for the vintage ? finish.
Burghound: 90-92 Points
As befits the elevated position of Aigrots this is quite airy cool and elegant with its array of both red and dark cherry subtle floral nuances and a touch of wet stone character. The beautifully textured and tension filled middleweight flavors flash evident minerality on the lightly austere and balanced finish. This does though need to develop better depth so at least a few years of cellaring should prove beneficial. (Drink starting 2030)
Vinous: 90-92 Points
The 2022 Beaune Clos des Aigrots 1er Cru which was the last cuvée to be racked has a bright nose with dark cherries raspberry and light sous-bois aromas that will knit together during the rest of its élevage. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins perhaps just a tad unsettled post-racking. Still there is impressive concentration backbone and firm grip on the finish with a sapid aftertaste. Cellar this for 4-5 years to smooth down its edges. (Drink between 2027-2047)
Wine Advocate: 90-92 Points
The 2022 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Aigrots is pretty and fine-boned offering up aromas of cherries petals orange zest and raw cocoa followed by a medium to full-bodied layered and lively palate. The 2022 vintage was showing well during my annual barrel tasting chez Lafarge emphasizing the charming pretty side of the year. The team began picking on August 26 another early harvest. As usual reds were destemmed in some cases manually and élevage is taking place in predominantly used barrels with the Lafarge's habitual racking with aeration. The result is wines with a resolutely old-school style that have a good track record of evolving gracefully in the cellar. Published: Jan 18 2024
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