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Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes, 1997

Red Wine from Burgundy, France
by Domaine des Comtes Lafon
$149.00
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Another gem from Comtes Lafon, this 1997 Clos des Chênes represents a different expression—from a higher-altitude site with lighter clay soils and softer limestone. The 1997 vintage was notoriously variable in Burgundy, but Comtes Lafon's excellent farming approach and superior terroir shine through. At nearly three decades old, this wine stands as living proof of how great terroir and technique create unexpected longevity in underrated vintages.

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Antonio Galloni

89 points

"Good full red. Superripe, perfumed aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, coffee and smoke, along with hints of confiture and game. Ripe and mouthfilling, but sound acidity frames and carries the fruit. Finishes quite long, with substantial but rather elegant tannins." —Stephen Tanzer

Robert Parker

92 points

"Aged in 33% new oak barrels, the medium-to-dark ruby-colored 1997 Volnay Clos des Chenes offers red and black cherry aromas. This velvety-textured, elegant, beautifully fashioned wine is replete with sweet cherries and oak spices. It offers liquid satin with syrupy fresh fruit. A delight to drink today, it should easily hold for 6-7 years." — Pierre Rovani

More about Domaine des Comtes Lafon

A Meursault institution that makes white Burgundy the way it should taste: rich but not heavy, layered but not overwrought. These Chardonnays from the Côte de Beaune sit at the intersection of power and elegance, especially the prized Clos de la Baronne, where the limestone terroir speaks clearly. The house has built its reputation on consistency and refinement—wines that age gracefully and reward patience. If you want to understand what limestone and lees aging can do in the hands of masters, this is where to start.

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Game meats, duck confit, mushroom-based dishes, aged cheeses

Tasting Profile

Evolved Volnay showing dried cherry, leather, forest minerals, and refined tannins. Elegant, medium-bodied with silky texture and long finish.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    1997

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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