2014 Volnay, Santenots-du-Milieu, 1er Cru, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Burgundy UOM and once again you see

and once again you see the difference it makes not only in nuance and philosophy but also in the actual physical properties of the wine

but its influence never tips into austerity nor firmness

19% Merlot

Blend: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon

uncomplicated

2014 Volnay, Santenots-du-Milieu, 1er Cru, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Burgundy UOM and once again you seeAn elegant, cool and beautifully complex nose displays a discreetly spicy array of red berries plum, violets, tea and a wisp of warm earth. There is really lovely delineation to the concentrated and vibrant medium bodied flavors that exhibit a taut muscularity while remaining refined and well balanced on the firm but not austere finale. This is often a very impressive wine chez Lafon but in 2014 it is a bit more elegant than usual. 92 100, Alan