Domaine des Comtes Lafon Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu, Volnay Premier Cru, France 2020

Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu Premier Cru 2020 is one of Burgundy’s most coveted expressions of Volnay, produced by the legendary Dominique Lafon. Although Santenots is technically located within Meursault, this exceptional climat is classified as Volnay Premier Cru when planted to Pinot Noir, and it is widely regarded as one of the finest red wine sites of the Côte de Beaune.

The 2020 vintage delivers remarkable depth and elegance, with aromas of black cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, violet, rose petal, sandalwood, and earthy spice. On the palate, the wine combines the silky perfume of Volnay with the structure and intensity of Santenots, offering refined tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish.

A true collector’s Burgundy, Comtes Lafon Santenots-du-Milieu showcases the domaine’s mastery of Pinot Noir. Bringing together power, finesse, and extraordinary aging potential. A benchmark Premier Cru for lovers of graceful, age-worthy red Burgundy.

"The 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots-du-Milieu is excellent, wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of wild berries, plums and cassis mingled with hints of spices, grilled meats and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it's deep and tightly wound, with powdery structuring tannins and lively acids. This is a serious Santenots that will require some bottle age, and it's among the best that I can remember tasting chez Lafon over the last decade." Wine Advocate 93-95