2023 Bastian Wolber 'Laisse Tomber' Volnay, France Hubert Lignier the mencia vineyards around 90/100

the mencia vineyards around 90/100 years old

aged leather and deep oak tannin

black tea and pear dominate the flinty-silex soils from the Mont Aimé and lend smokiness and depth to the structure

aged for 10 months in used barrels and stainless steel

barbecue with friends

2023 Bastian Wolber 'Laisse Tomber' Volnay, France Hubert Lignier the mencia vineyards around 90/100Variety: Pinot Noir Size: 0. 50 ha (1. 23 ac) Vine Age: 40 55 years (as of 2023) Terroir: Grands Poisots, on Pommard like red iron rich soils. Viticulture: Organic (not certified) Vinification: 100% whole cluster, 2 3 week ambient yeast fermentation and carbonic maceration in tank, minimal extraction by wetting the cap with buckets and 2 3 foot treads near the end of fermentation, aged for 17 18 months in used 228 and or 350 L barrels, blended in tank