In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, spice, rose, earth
Palate: black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk
Lafon's structured Volnay red, with dark cherry, spice and a firm, savoury frame.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Boeuf bourguignon
Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.
How to serve Volnay Premier Cru Santenots-du-Milieu
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Pate en croute lyonnais. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Santenots is Lafon's principal red, a Volnay premier cru on Meursault's border.
- 1869 — Domaine established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine des Comtes Lafon
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Volnay, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1869
Scores
- Burghound 91 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Volnay Premier Cru Santenots-du-Milieu
What does Volnay Premier Cru Santenots-du-Milieu taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, spice, rose, earth. On the palate, black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Lafon's structured Volnay red, with dark cherry, spice and a firm, savoury frame.
When should I drink Volnay Premier Cru Santenots-du-Milieu?
Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Volnay Premier Cru Santenots-du-Milieu?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Pate en croute lyonnais. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Volnay Premier Cru Santenots-du-Milieu?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Volnay, AOC).