Les Lurets

In contrast to the village wine from the same parcel, this displays more complexity, with subtle spice notes joining the berry fruit and violet on the nose. The palate is dense and concentrated with some warmth and rich strawberry fruit, all the while retaining the elegance of Volnay. Drink 2022-2029.

After the famine of 2016, this year is something of a feast, at least in the case of the reds. Sadly, the whites, which Dominique praises as having excellent clarity, are in slightly smaller volumes than 2016. The good news is that the full range of red wines has been made, and in good volume too. Dominique is effusive in his praise for the 2017 reds, describing them as appealing, with beautiful balance, a lightness of touch, refined tannins and a floral character with stunning red fruit.

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

The fruit here comes from the parcel upslope from that used for the Lafon village Volnay. It’s extraordinary that a few metres uphill can make such a difference, but this is much more powerful and richly perfumed, and still quintessentially Volnay. Drink 2024-2032.

Lurets is a relatively low vineyard with rich, deep soils which retain water well, a real boon during the warm 2018 summer. Seven barrels of this delicious wine were made, packed with delicious small red berries. A wine which has overperformed this vintage, and strongly recommended. Drink 2024-2030.