2023 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Cru "Santenots du Milieu", Burgundy, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

“Santenots du Milieu” is one of the most celebrated Premier Cru sites of the Côte de Beaune. Although the vineyard lies within Meursault, its red wines are entitled to the Volnay Santenots appellation and are among the most prestigious red wines associated with Volnay. Comtes Lafon’s parcel sits on limestone and clay soils, producing Pinot Noir with an exceptional combination of perfume, structure, and finesse. The 2023 vintage brings generous red and dark fruit, remarkable freshness, and polished tannins, while careful élevage allows the wine to retain the purity and mineral character of this exceptional site.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Domaine des Comtes Lafon is one of Burgundy’s most revered domaines, based in Meursault and renowned for producing some of the Côte de Beaune’s greatest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Dominique Lafon transformed the domaine's reputation beginning in the 1980s, emphasizing meticulous vineyard work, lower yields, and increasingly natural farming practices. Today, the estate is celebrated for wines of extraordinary precision, texture, longevity, and terroir expression. Its “Santenots du Milieu” is a benchmark for the site, combining the elegance of Volnay with the depth and power characteristic of Santenots.