2023 Comtes Lafon Volnay-Santenots du Millieu 1er Northern Rhone Every site used to source

Every site used to source grapes is specifically designated to growing fruit for sparkling wine

muscular and meaty

persistent finish that is both refined and elegant

and crushed rose petals

2023 Comtes Lafon Volnay-Santenots du Millieu 1er Northern Rhone Every site used to source96 Points Decanter: Lafon's Santenots is a reference for the appellation in each vintage; 2023 is no exception. It offers a ripe, forward blackberry and blueberry fruit character with earth, smoke and spice notes. The texture is substantial, with firm tannins and abundant extract, but there is nothing heavy or astringent here. Although Pierre Lafon has begun to experiment with whole clusters in the ferment, there was none in any wine this vintage.