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Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu 1996
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Lafon's 1996 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots-du-Milieu is beginning to drink well, especially if it's given a bit of air. Offering up aromas of plums, dark berries, grilled squab, vine smoke and a vestigial touch of toasty new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with attractive of mid-palate plenitude that's framed by somewhat chalky, firm tannins typical both of the vintage and the extraction regimen at this estate in this period.
About the Producer
Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a renowned wine estate located in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy, France. The domain has been in the Lafon family's possession since the late 19th century, with Dominique Lafon leading the estate's operations since the 1980s. Domaine des Comtes Lafon is particularly renowned for its exceptional Chardonnay wines, which are produced from the domain's esteemed vineyards in Meursault, Volnay, and Monthélie. The estate's winemaking approach emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to shine through in the wines. Domaine des Comtes Lafon is recognized as one of the top producers in the Mâconnais, known for its focus on quality, elegance, and minerality.
