2018 Dominique Lafon Volnay

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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JM 93
JM 93

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, October 2019

(91-93 points) Glowing bright purple. This has a superb nose with vivid lively raspberry fruit, fresh, after which I am expecting good acidity and getting it. Classic balance here, really intense fruit without a sensation...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Volnay
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Dominique Lafon Volnay is a Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundy region in France. This wine hails from the Cote de Beaune sub-region, specifically the appellation of Volnay. Produced by Dominique Lafon, this red wine is sealed with a cork and has an alcohol content of 13.0%.

Jasper Morris from Inside Burgundy reviewed the 2018 vintage and awarded it a commendable score of 93. He noted the wine's "glowing bright purple" color and praised its "superb nose with vivid lively raspberry fruit." According to Morris, the wine offers "good acidity" which adds to its "classic balance." He further emphasized that the wine has "really intense fruit without a sensation of over extraction" and described it as "very long," highlighting the complexity brought by the old vines.

Overall, the 2018 Dominique Lafon Volnay appears to be a well-balanced and intense Pinot Noir, celebrated for its vibrant raspberry flavors and enduring finish. Jasper Morris's excellent review underscores the wine's quality and places it among the notable offerings from the Volnay appellation.