2021 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Volnay-Santenots du Milieu Premier Cru [TA95][V93-95][D94][WA92-94][BH90-92][JM91]

Producer: Domaine des Comtes Lafon Region: Volnay, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France Varietal: Pinot Noir  Year: 2021  Tim Atkin, 95 Points  "This wine comes from a large holding (3.8 ha) that comprises almost half of the entire Premier Cru. It is planted with a mix of old (1944) and newer vines (1963, 1965, 1978). The wine jumps out of the glass with a pronounced spiciness, blueberries and red plum pits. The graceful, plush tannins nicely frame the perfectly ripe fruit. This is always a stunner!"  Vinous, 93-95 Points  "The 2021 Volnay Les Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru comes from all the Domaine's vines, including the youngest ones. Wonderful aromatics on the nose: wild strawberry, cranberry, rose petals and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, lovely balance and purity and very harmonious with a slightly grainy texture. Slips down the throat with ease. Outstanding given the growing season."  Decanter, 94 Points  "The Santenots du Milieu from Lafon is marve