Volnay Sentenots -du -Milieu - 2011 - Domaine des Comtes Lafon

A Volnay 1st cru of great finesse, combining elegance and complexity, from a prestigious terroir on the Côte de Beaune.

📋 Features

• Name : Volnay 1st CRU AOC
• Grape variety (s) : 100% Pinot Noir
• Vintage : 2011
• Certification : Not specified
• Terroir : Typical clay-limestone soils from Volnay, benefiting from an ideal climate for the expression of Pinot Noir
• Vinification & breeding : Fermentation in tanks, breeding in oak barrels with a proportion of new wood, for a balance between fruit and structure
• Alcohol : Not specified

🍇 Tasting notes

• Dress : Deep ruby ​​red with purplish, shiny and elegant reflections, indicating a good evolution
• Nose : Complex and attractive, revealing aromas of cherry, raspberry and blackberry, associated with floral notes (violet, pink) and woody and spicy shades (sweet tobacco, undergrowth, leather)
• Mouth : Structured and refined, with fine and silky tannins, dominant flavors of ripe red fruits and touches of oak and violet, supported by a nice refreshing acidity
• Final : Long and persistent, marked by a beautiful mineral note and an elegant freshness

🍴 Potting & Wine agreements

Ideal with:

• 🦆 Roasted duck breast 
• 🥩 Grilled 
• 🍄 Cepes risotto 
• 🧀 Vingue County, Brie de Meaux 

🗓 Aging potential

To be enjoyed now for its flexibility and balance, or to be preserved until 2031 To appreciate a more complex and refined evolution.

🏰 Domain presentation

The Domaine des Comtes Lafon is an essential reference in Burgundy, recognized for its precise and deep wines, accurately revealing the identity of each terroir. The Santenots-du-Milieu Volnay, from an exceptional climate, is a perfect illustration.

📝 Notes and criticism

• Robert Parker : 92/100
• Allen Meadows (Burghound) : 93/100
• Decant : 94/100

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