Les Avaux is rarely found on labels, with the vineyard being best known for providing the main volume for the Hospices de Beaune’s Cuvée Maurice Drouhin. This example is firmly structured, ambitious and built for long-term ageing.
2020 Dominique Lafon, Volnay 6x75cl £275 / Case£45.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2020 Benjamin Leroux, Volnay Premier Cru, Les Mitans 6x75cl £366 / Case£45.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2020 Dominique Lafon, Beaune Premier Cru, Les Avaux 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Burgundy ⋅ France
£275 / Case£45.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
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Tasting Notes
Jasper Morris 90-92
“A new cuvée this year to replace the Grèves and Vignes Franches grapes where agreement with the owner could not be reached. Medium deep purple, slight spritz and fermentation aromas on the nose make the bouquet hard to judge – but this has not yet been racked. Medium deep purple, plump and gorgeous ripe raspberry fruit, just the right structure behind, some orange peel, very pretty and certainly long.” 4 stars
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