Comtes Lafon, Volnay Santenots Milieu Vintage:2014 Surely something simpler must be

Surely something simpler must be possible

the wine is perhaps more interesting on the nose with its blast of garrigue

when many young Ports are exuberant

the sauvage

the larger-scaled flavors possess more size and weight if not the same refinement or minerality as the Latricières where the supporting tannins coat the palate on the grippy

Comtes Lafon, Volnay Santenots Milieu Vintage:2014 Surely something simpler must be(from 40+ year old vines planted in shallow, high clay content soil sitting on a bed of solid rock). A super fresh nose is comprised by notes of essence of red pinot fruit, spice and lavender. The succulent if not especially dense flavors exude a subtle minerality before concluding in solidly powerful, complex and impressively persistent finish. This is not going to wow you with its concentration, but I like the overall sense of harmony and balance.