Comtes Lafon, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_italy More polite but superripe aromas

More polite but superripe aromas of apple and honey

It’s a classic wine from this first-rate estate that’s drinking nicely now

one of the finest New World expressions of the grape variety that I have encountered

cool white flower scents and plenty of citrus elements

Comtes Lafon, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_italy More polite but superripe aromas(from yields of 15 hl ha). A more complex if not necessarily more elegant nose is comprised of red and dark currant, anise, sandalwood and marked earth scents. There is good detail and excellent volume to the more mineral inflected middle weight plus flavors where the supporting tannins are a bit more fine grained than usual, all wrapped in a powerful, balanced and impressively long finish. This is lovely and while firm, its not austere. (90 93) 2021+