2021 Volnay, Santenots-du-Milieu, 1er Cru, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Burgundy

From a huge 3.78 ha holding of 40+ year old vines planted in shallow, high clay content soil sitting above a bed of solid limestone.

Here the nose is firmly reduced and revealing nothing. Otherwise there is good punch on the lighter weight flavors that possess lovely delineation while displaying focused power on the firm, serious and austere finale. This is an excellent example of 'power without weight' and a wine that should repay up to a decade of keeping.

Drink from 2029 onward

Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (April 2023)