The 2001 Volnay is a pleasing effort. Its violet and red cherry aromas lead to a light to medium-bodied personality with tight yet expressive black berries and red cherries. It should be drunk by 2007.
Dominique Lafon is on fire, in a zone, on top of his game. He’s never made better wines, and he improves with each passing vintage.
Importers: Various including Classic Wine Imports, Boston, MA; tel: (617) 731-6644; Daniel Johnnes/Jeroboam Wines, New York, NY; (212) 625-2505; and Beaune Imports