Domaine des Comtes Lafon Volnay 2023 Esthers and honest—a style that rewards

and honest—a style that rewards food pairing more than contemplation

a solera-style blend of every vintage back to 2003 that gives a Meunier-based Champagne far more depth than a non-vintage usually shows

aged in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in ex-sherry casks for 2 years

Sarmassa is a powerhouse cru in the town of Barolo

sourced from vines planted in the 1950s on the right bank of the Marne River

Domaine des Comtes Lafon Volnay 2023 Esthers and honest—a style that rewardsYour way into the Lafon Volnay style without committing to a 1er Cru. Dominique Lafon may be world famous for his Meursaults, but he has Burgundy in his blood, and the family's Volnay reds are equally serious. The village bottling is sourced from parcels throughout the appellation and is made with the same attention as the crus destemmed or partially whole cluster depending on vintage, gentle extraction, and long aging in barrel. 2023 is a vintage of