2008 Domaine des Comtes Lafon - Volnay 1er Cru En Champans
Burgundy, France
$320.00
| Colour | : | Red |
| Producer | : | Domaine des Comtes Lafon |
| Label Name | : | Volnay 1er Cru En Champans |
| Country | : | France |
| Region | : | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | : | Cote de Beaune |
| Variety | : | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | : | 2008 |
| Capacity | : | 750 ml - Standard Bottle |
| Tasting Note | : |
The 2008 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Volnay 1er Cru En Champans is a highly regarded red Burgundy, praised for its structure, elegance, and longevity, often considered a top-10 contender among Volnay Champans wines. It is described as a structured, graceful wine, reflecting a cooler, high-acid vintage.
Nose: Features a blend of red fruits, particularly sour cherries, red currants, and earthy, spicy notes.
Palate: Characterized by a firm, bright acidity (typical of 2008) with complex flavors of dark cherry, spice, violet, and hints of chocolate.
Structure: It is a structured and elegant Pinot Noir, noted for its fine, "sticky" tannins and a "vibrant" finish.
Maturity: While it was initially tight and young (circa 2016-2018), it has developed well, with some reviewers noting it is "drinking pretty well now" as of 2025, with potential to last another decade.
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