Volnay Santenots du Milieu Comtes Lafon 2012
Volnay Santenots du Milieu Comtes Lafon 2012 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Volnay, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, bolognese. Listed at £140.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Volnay Santenots du Milieu Comtes Lafon 2012 is a Premier Cru red Burgundy from the Volnay appellation (though anomalously located in the commune of Meursault). The wine is defined by its deep, dark fruit profile and substantial tannic structure. Notes of blackberry, liquorice and woodsmoke dominate the aromatic profile. Despite the power of the 2012 fruit, the wine maintains a racy energy and a persistent mineral finish. The clay-heavy terroir of Santenots du Milieu provides a muscular framework that has allowed the wine to age gracefully. It is a dense and impactful Volnay that requires aeration to reveal its full aromatic spectrum.