DOMAINE MICHEL LAFARGE BOURGOGNE PASSETOUTGRAIN L'EXCEPTION 2022

Complete destemming followed by indigenous fermentation and 15–18 months in barrel — without filtration at bottling — is the full arc for Lafarge's Passetoutgrain l'Exception. The blend is 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Gamay, drawn from vines planted in 1926 on the clay-limestone soils of Volnay. Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2000, the domaine farms these old vines with hand destemming and muscle-powered pressing. Expect peppery red berry, a vibrant mid-palate, and a density that outpaces the appellation's modest reputation.