2022 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Volnay

The 2022 Volnay Village was almost completely de-stemmed and comes from the young vines in Santenots. It has a perfumed nose of black plum, raspberry fruit, and a touch of dried iris flower. This Volnay has crunchy tannins and pure black fruit with a slightly chalky textured finish. Lots of depth, considering this is a Village Cru, perhaps betraying its Santenot origins.

A cuvée produced from young vines in Les Santenots, the 2022 Volnay Village exhibits aromas of sweet red berries, plums and petals, followed by a medium-bodied, satiny and charming palate. This will drink well pretty much on release.

Young vines planted in the Santenots du Milieu. Cask sample. Mid ruby. Solid fresh red fruits – cherries and redcurrants, and definite raspberry depth. If not tannic, at least punchy with firm, ripe structure. It’s soon to be racked and shows some lovely silky texture too. (MH)