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Volnay Santenots du Milieu 1er cru Domaine Comtes Lafon Bourgogne rouge 2023

Volnay 1er Cru Burgundy Red

€116,67 / 75cl inc. VAT

This 2023 Volnay Santenots du Milieu 1er cru, from Domaine des Comtes Lafon, offers a vibrant expression of youth. The 2023 vintage brings remarkable tension and radiant fruit purity, revealing subtle aromas of wild berries and sandalwood. Its straight structure and lengthening finish promise beautiful evolution.

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Appellation: Volnay Santenots
Region: Volnay Santenots
Grape varieties: Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13.0
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Vinous Tasting Note

The 2023 Volnay Les Santenots-du-Milieu has another very delineated, quite floral bouquet that is cut from a similar cloth to the Champans, with just a touch of violet emerging with time in the glass. More powerful than the other Volnays, the palate is well balanced, with great depth and white pepper/graphite notes toward the very persistent finish. This is a Volnay Santenots with well-placed ambition, much more elegant than vintages 10 or 20 years ago.

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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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