Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu, 1990, Comtes Lafon

Tasted only once so far, and a very enthusiastic note it was. Full colour for a Volnay, lively appearance with a shade of purple still shining through. Wonderfully 'meaty' nose, loads of red fruit and excellent ripeness. Beautiful in taste, the wine really opening up in flavour in the mouth. Also 'sauvage' in taste, the meatyness combining very well with the accompanying dish of hare filet in red port sauce. Very round, full, perfect combining acidity. Long harmonious aftertaste with the earthy terroir of Santenots shining through very nicely. The best Santenots I have tasted so far. Needs maybe a year to fully blossom but an excellent drink already.

Tasted May 1997