2016 Domaine Michel Lafarge, Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee_Coenobium Bianco Philippe Jouan’s tiny domaine quietly

Philippe Jouan’s tiny domaine quietly carries that torch in a remarkably transparent

all with the help of luminary Portuguese winemaker Luis Seabra

off the coast of Africa

and vibrant Crémant (sparkling wine designation given to wines made outside of Champagne) with fine bubbles

2016 Domaine Michel Lafarge, Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee_Coenobium Bianco Philippe Jouan’s tiny domaine quietlyDomaine Michel Lafarge employs long standing biodynamic farming practices across their holdings, emphasizing low intervention stewardship that prioritizes the expression of site specific terroir. The 2016 Bourgogne Rouge is the result of meticulous, hand harvested Pinot Noir, which undergoes traditional vinification including complete destemming and restrained use of new oak to maintain structural transparency. This vintage presented a challenging