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Volnay Santenots du Milieu 1er cru Domaine Comtes Lafon Bourgogne rouge 2022

Volnay 1er Cru Burgundy Red

€100,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

In this 2022 vintage, the Volnay Santenots du Milieu 1er cru from Domaine des Comtes Lafon displays a vibrant freshness and remarkable tension. The palate offers notes of fine cedar, subtle spices, and ripe black cherry, supported by an elegant structure that promises beautiful evolution.

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Appellation: Volnay Santenots
Region: Volnay Santenots
Country: N/A
Grape varieties: Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13.0
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Vinous Tasting Note

For the first time, the Volnay Les Santenots-du-Milieu contains 50% whole clusters, which they believe adds more freshness to the wine. I think it gives another layer of complexity: black plum, violet, briar and just a touch of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins and gentle grip, gaining body and depth towards a harmonious and minerally finish. Excellent. NB In 2023, they de-stemmed 100%, so the whole bunches are subject to the growing season.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Domaine des Comtes Lafon, an essential benchmark in Meursault, has embodied Burgundian excellence for several generations. Its history is defined by the figure of Jules Lafon, who profoundly shaped the estate. Located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, this family estate is now in the hands of Pierre and Léa Lafon, who continue to elevate the terroirs they have inherited. Primarily planted with Chardonnay, the estate excels in crafting white wines of rare elegance, among which are the famous Meursaults. The Meursault Clos de la Barre is undoubtedly the iconic cuvée, alongside the premier crus Meursault Charmes, Meursault Perrières, and Meursault Genevrières, all magnificent expressions of the diversity of Meursault’s climats. Very fine red wines are also produced in Volnay, notably the Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu and Volnay Champans cuvées. The family’s entrepreneurial spirit has extended to the Mâconnais with the creation of Les Héritiers des Comtes Lafon, which offers a Mâcon-Bussières "Le Monsard," a wine full of freshness and accessibility. A historical curiosity: the family lived in the Château de Meursault for a long time before dedicating themselves fully to the development of their own estate.

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