The 2023 vintage in Burgundy is considered a significant success, drawing comparisons to 2020 and 2022 for its generosity without excess. Frédéric Lafarge notes that the 2023 Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans is among the earliest cuvées to be ready, showcasing bright fruit with elegant dark and red fruit and good depth. The Les Mitans vineyard is situated mid-slope on the Volnay hillside, where sandy-clay soils are known to coax a particularly perfumed, floral expression from Pinot Noir. The Lafarge family has been farming biodynamically since 1997, emphasizing minimal intervention to allow the terroir to shine. Neal Martin describes a bouquet with raspberry, wild strawberry, and crushed iris flower scents, which gains intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red and black fruit, offering orange rind and sour cherries on the finish. William Kelley notes aromas of sweet berries, cherries, and dark chocolate, mingled with subtle suggestions of grilled meats and leather, presenting as medium-bodied, soft, and open-knit with sweet, powdery tannins. John Gilman finds a lovely blend of red and black cherries, red plums, coffee bean, dark soil tones, and bonfire. 🍴 Food pairing suggestions: This wine is a perfect match for duck breast with cherry jus, roasted quail, rabbit braised in Burgundy, and aged Comté cheese. 🥂 Event suggestions: This charming and expressive Volnay is ideal for celebratory dinners or special occasions, especially for those who appreciate a biodynamically farmed Burgundy with both immediate appeal and aging potential. 【 A charming and expressive Burgundy from biodynamically farmed vineyards 】