2023 Bastian Wolber 'Laisse Tomber' Volnay, France Hubert Lignier this 2017 is a thoughtful

this 2017 is a thoughtful blend of ~55% Carignan (Cariñena) and ~45% Grenache Tinta

The terroir is rocks and sand soils

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

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aged leather and deep oak tannin

2023 Bastian Wolber 'Laisse Tomber' Volnay, France Hubert Lignier this 2017 is a thoughtfulVariety: 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