Domaine des Comtes LafonVolnay-Champans Premier Cru
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Volnay-Champans Premier Cru of the Domaine des Comtes Lafon is in the top 50 of wines of Volnay 1er Cru 'Champans'.
Taste structure of the Volnay-Champans Premier Cru from the Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Volnay-Champans Premier Cru of Domaine des Comtes Lafon in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Volnay-Champans Premier Cru of Domaine des Comtes Lafon in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, minerality or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, licorice or leather.
Food and wine pairings with Volnay-Champans Premier Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Volnay-Champans Premier Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Volnay-Champans Premier Cru
The Volnay-Champans Premier Cru of Domaine des Comtes Lafon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef with mustard, veal rouelle normande or aïoli.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Comtes Lafon's Volnay-Champans Premier Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Volnay-Champans Premier Cru from Domaine des Comtes Lafon are 2015, 2009, 2017, 0 and 2011.
Informations about the Domaine des Comtes Lafon
The Domaine des Comtes Lafon is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Volnay 1er Cru 'Champans' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Champans'
The wine region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Champans' is located in the region of Volnay Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marquis d'Angerville or the Domaine des Comtes Lafon produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Volnay 1er Cru 'Champans' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Volnay 1er Cru 'Champans' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cassis or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of plum, cranberry or pepper.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: INAO glass
Glass adapted to wine tasting, created in the 1970s by the Institut national des appellations d'origine. At the time, it had the advantage of offering a standardised tool to all tasters. It is characterized by a wide base that allows for good ventilation and a narrow mouth (opening of the glass) to concentrate the aromas. Many high-performance glasses have been created based on this model.
