2022 Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots du Milieu Spoleto A concentrated and ripe Bordeaux

A concentrated and ripe Bordeaux blend from the Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux estate of Denis Dubourdieu on the right bank of the Garonne

echoing their golden period of the 60s and early 70s

It’s fuller-bodied

head and shoulders above in quality from anything you’ll find at this price at retail

"94 points

2022 Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots du Milieu Spoleto A concentrated and ripe Bordeaux94 96 points, Vinous "For the first time, the Volnay Les Santenots du Milieu contains 50% whole clusters, which they believe adds more freshness to the wine. I think it gives another layer of complexity: black plum, violet, briar and just a touch of graphite. The palate is medium bodied with succulent tannins and gentle grip, gaining body and depth towards a harmonious and minerally finish. Excellent. NB In 2023, they de stemmed 100%, so the whole