2023 Bastian Wolber 'Laisse Tomber' Volnay, France Hubert Lignier black tea and pear dominate

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

The terroir is rocks and sand soils

as Benoit is trying something new

It fermented with 55% full clusters and had a 20-day maceration

barbecue with friends

2023 Bastian Wolber 'Laisse Tomber' Volnay, France Hubert Lignier black tea and pear dominateVariety: 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