France Burgundy Comtes LafonVolnay Santenots du Milieu

2003 Volnay Santenots du Milieu

Comtes Lafon

Burgundy / France

Red

Mags

0 Immediate | 2 Marketplace

£124.00

Preview of 2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne

The newest release of the Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is nearly upon us and it looks like being a monumental wine. Already rated a 97+ points by Galloni, it's hotly anticipated so look out for our offer early next week. In the meantime, here’s a brief history of this glorious label as well as a link to our extensive listings ...

ON September 4, 2015

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2008: the wait is over

Ahead of the 2008 vintage’s release, Taittinger’s Chef de Cave Alexandre Ponnavoy talks us through what defines the house’s much-loved prestige Blanc de Blancs, Comtes de Champagne “First of all, you have to resonate 100% Chardonnay,” declares Alexandre Ponnavoy, Taittinger’s Chef de Cave. “Chardonnay that produces precise, mineral, chiseled, complex wines with a lace-like finish and an ability to age ...

BY Gavin Smith,

ON September 24, 2020

What Happens When Wine Royalty Comes to Visit.....

Tuscany: one of the most important vinous regions in the world. Brunello: one of the most important wines in Italy. Biondi Santi: one of the most important, historic wine names in not just Italy, but the world. It’s fair to say we were all pretty excited when we heard that Tancredi Biondi Santi was coming to the FINE+RARE offices to ...

ON October 14, 2014

Steven Spurrier: a life in wine

As Steven Spurrier publishes his memoirs, we talk to the wine merchant turned writer about a life dedicated to wine and why he can’t stop buying art Steven Spurrier might be approaching 80, but his wit, quill and tongue are as sharp as ever. While – as is now the norm – we spoke on the phone, there is ...

BY Sophie Thorpe,

ON December 11, 2020

Producer Portrait: Domaine Potinet-Ampeau

One of our most memorable visits and tastings this year was in Monthelie at the historic cellars of Domaine Potinet Ampeau. Ever since trying a collection of their aged whites a couple of years ago I’ve been captivated by the pristine quality and structure of their very mature white wines. This autumn we were finally able to discover the cellars ...

BY Gavin Smith,

ON January 2, 2020