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Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu 2008 - Domaine des Comtes Lafon - bottle
Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu 2008 - Domaine des Comtes Lafon - label
Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu 2008 - Domaine des Comtes Lafon - neck

Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu 2008 - Domaine des Comtes Lafon

AOC, 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Volnay Santenots du Milieu, vintage 2008, Domaine des Comtes Lafon

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W_1820
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Tasting notes for the Volnay 1er Cru "Santenots du Milieu" 2008 - Comtes Lafon

  • EYE: The robe of Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu 2008 reveals a deep and intense ruby red, captivating the gaze. Crystal-clear clarity and slightly evolved reflections emphasize the maturity of this wine, promising a rich and nuanced experience.
  • NOSE: This vintage exudes a complex and intriguing bouquet. Aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, mingle with delicate notes of undergrowth and leather. Subtle earthy minerality adds an extra dimension, creating an elegant olfactory experience.
  • MOUTH: The Santenots-du-Milieu offers a silky texture and delicate tannins. Red fruit flavors are beautifully balanced by spicy nuances, creating a beautiful gustatory harmony. Well-integrated acidity brings delicate freshness, and the persistent finish reveals subtle woody accents.

 

In short: The deep and intense ruby red robe announces the maturity of this Volnay 1er Cru Santenots du Milieu 2008 from the Domaine des Comtes Lafon. The complex nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruits and undergrowth. On the palate, the silky texture and the balance of fruity and spicy flavors offer a remarkable tasting. It can be opened now, but keep in mind that this red wine will reach its peak over the next 5 to 10 years. Pair it with grilled herb-crusted beef fillet, roasted veal chop with wild mushrooms, truffle risotto, or an onion tart.

Other appellations from this estate: Meursault Village, Meursault Clos de la Barre, Meursault Désirée, Meursault Charmes, Meursault Goutte d'Or, Meursault Porusots, Meursault Bouchères, Meursault Genevrières, Meursault Perrières, Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu, Volnay Champans, Volnay Clos des Chênes, Monthélie-les-Duresses, Monthélie Blanc, Montrachet...

Product Details
W_1820

Data sheet

Vintage
2008
Format
75 cl
Color
Red Wine
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
% vol.
13 %
Appellation
Volnay
Region
Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
Producer
Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Serving T°
15°C
Burghound Rating
92
Classification
1er Cru
Climat
Les Santenots du Milieu
Producer: Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Biodynamics, made in Meursault

 

Jules Joseph Barthelemy Lafon, a native of Tarn-et-Garonne, is the creator of the Domaine des Comtes Lafon. Born in 1864, his job as controller in the administration led him to settle in Dijon in 1887. He married in 1894 Marie Boch, daughter of a merchant-owner of Meursault. Involved in local life, Jules Lafon, then Mayor of Meursault, restored in 1923 the end of harvest meal, the "Paulée de Meursault" (with the help of Jacques Prieur), still being practiced each year. He abandoned his professional duties in 1931 to devote himself to the family estate, which he extended through the purchase of several Premiers Crus: Genevrières, Perrières, Charmes and a parcel of Grand Cru: the famous Montrachet.

At his death, the estate is partly given in sharecropping, and Henry, after the untimely death of his brother Pierre, undertook to sell the vines. His nephew René opposed himself to this decision, and became  head of the estate in 1956. He undertook the restoration of the vineyards, and made important replanting. In 1961, for the first time, the entire harvest was bottled. Dominique Lafon, current domain manager (and owner of the Domaine Dominique Lafon), succeeded his father in 1984, and began in 1987 to break the sharecropping contracts. Since 1993, all the vines are directly operated by the Domaine des Comtes Lafon.

The area has 16.30 hectares of vines, planted 1/3 Pinot Noir, 2/3 Chardonnay, spread over 4 towns and producing 15 appellations. The production method has been biodynamic since the 1998 vintage, and the estate got the Organic Agriculture certification that year. The production quality is ensured upstream in the vines, whose average age is high, worked without fertilizer and through manual harvesting and aging of wines for many months before bottling.

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