Comtes Lafon, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_italy It’s a classic wine from

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

The acid is frightfully low and the tannins are soft

with the tannins lending a gruff conclusion

Comtes Lafon, Volnay Clos Chenes other_regions_italy It’s a classic wine from(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+