Shining a deep full purple, this wine still needs time in barrel, but it will certainly go the distance. It is another very stylish Volnay, but shows velvety fruit and greater depth than the village wine. It is noticeably more backward and with a firmer structure and impressive acidity too.
Jasper Morris MW,  Berrys' Burgundy Director Shining a deep full purple, this wine still needs time in barrel, but it will certainly go the distance. It is another very stylish Volnay, but shows velvety fruit and greater depth than the village wine. It is noticeably more backward and with a firmer structure and impressive acidity too.

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A wave of raspberry fruit on the nose coupled with a wilder, earthy charm. On the palate, cherry and red berry flavours develop with a soft and gentle mouth feel, almost seductive. A lovely grip of acidity, hugely refreshing. A very good red from one of my favourite Burgundy winemakers.
Laura Atkinson-Godwin - Private Account Manager

This wine has an amazing wealth of fruit, notable grip and will benefit from longer barrel élévage. It is certainly one to put away in the cellar and look forward to.
Jasper Morris MW, Burgundy Director

The former Domaine René Manuel has been purchased by investors, the vineyards being split between Domaine des Comtes Lafon and Domaine Roulot while Dominique Lafon himself has moved production of his own label wines to the Manuel cellars in Meursault, as well as gaining some Bourgogne Blanc vines. Though Dominique operates officially under the status of negociant, all the wines are domaine grown and bottled except the Bourgogne Blanc, which will be next year.

This is an adorable Volnay from Dominique Lafon, with beautifully plump, dark red fruit swelling across the palate and a very long finish indeed.