Michel Lafarge, Beaune Aigrots Rouge Vintage:2015 in the Masdeu zone above

in the Masdeu zone above the Scala Dei Monastery (not in Torroja at all

This will need to add depth to achieve the upper end of my predicted range

A very pretty and ultra-fresh nose consists of various white orchard fruit and plenty of citrus and spice nuances

The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota stands out in this group of nine for the slightly more mineral-driven definition on the bouquet and the bigger textural impact and structure of the mouthfeel

highly perfumed bouquet evokes candied dark berries

Michel Lafarge, Beaune Aigrots Rouge Vintage:2015 in the Masdeu zone aboveA more deeply pitched nose offers up layered aromas of poached plum, violet and red currant along with a wisp of freshly turned earth. The very punchy and much more mineral inflected medium weight flavors possess first rate delineation as well as fine length on the balanced and saline finish. Lovely. (89 92) 2024+