2023 Comtes Lafon Volnay $21-30 Quintessentially Pessac

Quintessentially Pessac

delicious and notable for its active tannins

where it has been growing for centuries

it's a classy option for those seeking price relief versus some of Bandol's high flyers

it offers utterly classic Lafite aromatics of crème de cassis

2023 Comtes Lafon Volnay $21-30 Quintessentially PessacFrom The Wine Advocate: "The 2023 vintage is another success from Domaine des Comtes Lafon, now headed by La and Pierre Lafon, delivering both quantity and quality like 2022 before it, though in a somewhat fleshier, more extroverted style. While a few new cuves have joined the range, for now, no big changes are afoot, and Dominque Lafon continues to be a guiding presence. Organic and biodynamic farming in the vineyards, barrel fermentation for whites,