2020 Bourgogne Passetoutgrains 'L'Exception', Michel Lafarge

2020 Bourgogne Passetoutgrains 'L'Exception', Michel Lafarge

Produced in every vintage since the foundation of the domaine, this 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay, produced from co-planted vines, is one of Burgundy’s bargains. The vines are now aged between 99 and 102 years. Fortunately they ripen at the same time, and were picked together on 5th and 6th September. The wine has a wonderful sour cherry character, with a light body, and fine tannins.

Critic score
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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains, AOC Bourgogne, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    50% Gamay
    50% Pinot Noir
  • Maturity
    Ready 2023 - 2029info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    12.5%

Tasting notes

The 2020 Bourgogne Passetoutgrain is the usual 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from 90-year old vines. Light blueberry and strawberry scents on the nose that is well-defined, the palate is stylistically equidistant between Pinot Noir and Gamay, the finish just a little tart and short.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (December 2021)
(85—87)/100

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