Pre Arrival 2022 Domaine Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Santenots du Milieu

92-95 BH

93 WA

94-96 VM

Reviews:

Slightly riper and markedly spicier aromas of poached plum, dark currant and a suggestion of earth enjoy a variety of floral influences and in particular violet. There is excellent volume and better mid-palate density to the focused and powerful larger-bodied flavors that conclude in a compact, serious and bult-to-age finale. This is impressive and wine that should age gracefully over the next 20 years. Strongly worth considering. Burghound 92-95 Sweet Spot Outstanding!

For the first time, the Volnay Les Santenots-du-Milieu contains 50% whole clusters, which they believe adds more freshress to the wine. I think it gives another layer of complexity: black plum, violet, briar and just a touch of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins and gentle grip, gaining body and depth towards a harmonious and minerally finish. Excellent. NB In 2023, they de-stemmed 100%, so the whole bunches are subject to the growing season Vinous Media/Neal Martin 94-96

Revisited in bottle, the 2022 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots-du-Milieu opens in the glass with aromas of plums, sweet wild berries and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and charming palate that's suave and integrated out of the gates. William Kelley 93

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