2022 Volnay 1er Cru Santenots-du-Milieu, Comtes Lafon

2022 Volnay 1er Cru Santenots-du-Milieu, Comtes Lafon

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The Lafons declassify the fruit of young vines grown in the 4-hectare plot into the village 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, and for close followers of the domaine, one of the greatest wines in the cellar, whose reputation is more closely linked with its whites.

Critic score
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£120.00

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    France
  • Grape
    Pinot Noir
  • Maturity
    Young 2027 - 2039info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

Much the deepest and densest purple of the three Lafon Volnay 1ers Crus, with intensity on the nose to match. Darker berries, may quite restrained, such is the intensity. This is a huge wine on the palate, with good acidity, still needs a lot more elevage. The quality of the fruit comes out in the excellent finish with very well integrated tannins. This matches the sublime 2019 Santenots. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted Oct 2023. 5 stars.

Jasper Morris (January 2024)
93—95/100

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