Volnay "Santenots du milieu" 1er cru 2017
- Vintage : 2017
- Grape variety : Pinot noir
- Format : 75 cl
- Cru : 1er cru
- Region : Burgundy
- Country : France
- Condition : Perfect
The particularity of Santenots-du-Milieu is to be located entirely in the municipality of Meursault. In white, the wine takes the name of Meursault and in red of Volnay. Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu from Comtes Lafon is a very colourful, rich and deep wine, endowed with a beautiful tannic presence and a remarkable elegance on the finish. It demonstrates all the know-how of the estate in red. The plots of this cuvée were purchased in several installments by Jules Lafon (Dominique's great-grandfather and founder of the estate).
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Description
In Meursault, there is one estate that stands out among its peers, both for the quality of its production and for the worldwide fame that ensues: the Domaine des Comtes Lafon. Born at the end of the 19th century on the initiative of Jules Lafon, a wealthy amateur, the house is now run by his great-grandson, Dominique Lafon, with the greatest respect for family traditions, and covers thirteen designations. Viticulture, which for a long time tended to preserve the environment, has been officially certified "organic" since 1998, coupled with the essential principles of biodynamics.
The particularity of Santenots-du-Milieu is to be located entirely in the municipality of Meursault. In white, the wine takes the name of Meursault and in red of Volnay. Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu from Comtes Lafon is a very colourful, rich and deep wine, endowed with a beautiful tannic presence and a remarkable elegance on the finish. It demonstrates all the know-how of the estate in red. The plots of this cuvée were purchased in several installments by Jules Lafon (Dominique's great-grandfather and founder of the estate).
The domain
Domaine Comtes Lafon
The Comte Lafon estate is one of the most renowned producers of Burgundy wines and its wines are sought after throughout the world. He owns the most famous plot of land in Grand Cru: the Grand Cru Montrachet.