Domaine des Comtes Lafon Volnay Santenots du Milieu 2023 Dundee Hills with brightness and precision outweighing

with brightness and precision outweighing richness

and this one is extra surprising in all the best ways—versatile for all seasons

With 2021 vintage we pulled fruit exclusively from the lower blocks of Chardonnay from Durant

and blackberries

with outstanding depth at the core

Domaine des Comtes Lafon Volnay Santenots du Milieu 2023 Dundee Hills with brightness and precision outweighing**** 94 points Jasper Morris Not racked. A fine ruby to purple color, not too intense, but the bouquet is. A little blood orange alongside strawberry and more. At the start of ripeness yet needed picking, there is a lactic oak from the barrel, but I like the way the fruit keeps returning in waves. More energy and fresher fruit in a second barrel, and certainly very persistent. Drink from 2032 2038. Tasted Oct 2024.