2019 Volnay-Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru, Comtes Lafon

2019 Volnay-Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru, Comtes Lafon

Dominique Lafon declassifies the fruit of young vines grown in the 4 hectare plot into the Volnay, meaning the 1er Cru Santenots-du-Milieu cuvée is the exclusive product of old vines. It is a complex red, with aromatic density, sour cherry freshness and a long, mineral finish.

Critic score
93/100 info
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Wine details

  • Region & country
    France
  • Grape
    Pinot Noir
  • Maturity
    Ready 2024 - 2035info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14%
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

The 2019 Volnay Les Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru, matured in a little more new oak than the Clos des Chênes (around one-third, according to Lafon), offers a quintessential Santenots nose of almost brazen blueberry and cassis aromas mixed with raspberry and violets. The palate is rounded on the entry and exerts a gentle grip. Opulent but controlled, though this year I find more nuance and sensuality on the Champans, which would be my pick of Lafon’s reds.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (December 2020)
(92—94)/100

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