Domaine Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Cru ‘Santenots du Milieu‘ 2023
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96 Points
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95 Points
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94 Points
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96 Points
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95 Points
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94 Points
Domaine Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Cru ‘Santenots du Milieu‘ 2023
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Léa and Pierre Lafon are now leading the iconic domaine, with Dominique Lafon still offering guidance. This vintage marks a confident and seamless generational handover.
This vintage shows remarkable clarity and balance, with reds in particular reaching a level not seen from the domaine in years. Ripe, expressive, and unmistakably terroir-driven.
A warm, dry season with no disease pressure and smart early picking led to clean, ripe fruit and generous yields, resulting in reds and whites of poise, depth, and energy.
Domaine Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Cru ‘Santenots du Milieu‘ 2023
Tasting Notes
Domaine Comtes Lafon’s Volnay 1er Cru ‘Santenots du Milieu’ is widely regarded as the crown jewel of the domaine’s red wine lineup, rivaling the finest Grand Crus of the Côte de Beaune in depth and ageability. Though geographically located within Meursault, the clay-heavy iron soils of the Santenots du Milieu climat are legally classified to produce Volnay, yielding Pinot Noir that seamlessly marries Volnay’s classic floral finesse with Meursault’s characteristic richness and power. Farmed biodynamically, this cuvée represents one of the most complete and regal expressions of red Burgundy in the southern Côte d'Or.
The 2023 vintage showcases the domaine’s brilliant modern era under Léa and Pierre Lafon, delivering an intoxicating aromatic profile of black cherry, wild blackberry, crushed violets, and subtle underbrush. On the palate, it is full, layered, and muscular yet remarkably silky, anchored by rich fruit and fine, chalky tannins that provide immense structure without feeling heavy. Exceptionally long and refined on the finish, this is a benchmark 2023 red Burgundian built for the long haul, best cellared until around 2030 and enjoyed through 2045+.
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