Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Aigrots Rouge 2022 NO20230712 and citrus peels—steeped

and citrus peels—steeped

White-fleshed stone fruit mingles with briny minerality on a palate that's simultaneously fresh and complex

ocean-facing valley near Walker Bay whose name means "Heaven and Earth" and which has become South Africa's most convincing address for the grape

and don't save it for an occasion

Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Aigrots Rouge 2022 NO20230712 and citrus peels—steepedMichel Lafarge's portfolio extends beyond his Volnay heartland into neighboring Beaune, where this Premier Cru parcel yields wines of textural sophistication. The 2022 red version shows leather tinged aromas and a fleshy mouthfeel that speaks to ripeness tempered by Cte de Beaune minerality. Aged in neutral wood to preserve the fruit's elegance, this is a wine built for near term pleasure yet structured enough to develop over five to eight years. Pair