Lafon's whites get so much attention that most people overlook his work with red wine.
This is a shame. Along with d'Angerville and Lafarge, Lafon makes some of the top examples of Volnay.
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For me, the Volnay AC has a special place in Lafon's lineup. This is a place where outrageous quality and value intersect.Â
The Volnay bottling is sourced from young vines in the Santenots 1er Cru. The 1er Cru Santenots is a richer site with clay soils and hard rock underneath. The site offers its fair share of richness, but Lafon's wines from the site have a brilliant transparency.
You get this from the 2023 Volnay AC. It offers up a beautiful clarity. It punches well above its weight class in terms of nuance and complexity. There's a sleek finesse with bright red fruits, earth, baked herbs, and spice.Â
Lafon's Volnays are only chased down by a few insiders, and while the fan club is small, it's also a fervent one. This means two things: first, in terms of Burgundy, the value is very good. It also means that the wines tend to disappear quickly when they surface.
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Ian McFadden
Director, Fine & Rare
Crush Wine & Spirits
