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, Auxey-Duresses, Blanc 6x75cl £144 / 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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