Pinnacle

'23 Domaine Comtes Lafon Volnay

Regular price $149.99
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Burghound 91 points

"From young vines in Santenots. A more suffused nose speaks of ripe fruit that derives more from the red side of the spectrum while displaying notes of exotic tea and a touch of newly turned earth. The racy, detailed and refined medium weight flavors possess a lovely texture, if only average density, before terminating in a dusty, moderately austere and balanced finale. This robust effort will require at least a few years of keeping before it will be ready for prime time."

Robert Parker 91 points

"From "young" vines in Les Santenots (planted in 2002 and 2015), the 2023 Volnay Village exhibits aromas of plums and minty berries, followed by a supple, medium-bodied palate that's open-knit and charming." —William Kelley

Antonio Galloni 90 points

"The 2023 Volnay Village, which comes from the young vines in Santenots, has a lively and fresh bouquet with scents of redcurrant, cranberry and slightly earthy notes, opening nicely with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Like the Pommard, this is easy-drinking without huge grip, yet there is elegance and charm toward the friendly, peppery finish." —Neal Martin