2013 Volnay, Santenots-du-Milieu, 1er Cru, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Burgundy

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2013 Volnay, Santenots-du-Milieu, 1er Cru, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, BurgundyThere are just three barrels of the Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu this year. It has a dense and concentrated raspberry and wild strawberry bouquet interlaced with minerals, backward and broody as usual. The palate is medium bodied with tensile tannin, a crisp level of acidity and a finish not unlike the Champans, although this is more opaque and standoffish. In my mind the Volnay Champans has a little more panache, but this has the substance to

I'd be shocked if it didn't continue drinking brilliantly over the coming 20+ years

but these elements are never overdone

Its potential to age is proven and deservedly so

62% Cabernet Sauvignon

inviting finish

allowing for the perfect amount of oxygen ingress

Montrose has made a real tour de force in 2005

well-judged tannins and excellent length

February 2012 Beaucastel occupies an almost homogenous 100 hectare plot in the north-east zone of the appellation

Paul Pontallier

is a blend from across the Cote Rotie and was thoroughly impressive: Dark

MW - Wine Buyer The Lafarges have managed to make slightly more wine than in 2012