Handford Wines

In recent years, Michel Lafarge’s reds have become the most sought after in the Côtes de Beaune. He is a committed and studious man who appears to have arrived at a near perfect formula. Of his 8 hectares, only one is of 1er Cru standing, but their fruit combines delicious Pinot flavours with layers of firm mineral character and delicate vanilla from a shortish oak ageing. I have noted consistent depth, complexity and perfect balance across the range. Although Michel is very much hands on, the domaine is now run by his son Frédéric.

The Wine

Bright green/yellow and showing grape flowers and soft vanilla on the nose. The acids have been finely tuned by the stay in barrel and the fruit is ripe and honeyed. A wine of character for drinking early with highly flavoured fish and white meat dishes. Huge concentration here to give an extraordinary wine worth trying.

Single Bottle: £11.49

In a case of 12: £10.92