Lafarge Volnay 1er cru Mitans 2019

'Outstanding'/91-94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from Mitans proper; destemmed manually). A strikingly elegant, pure and airy nose slowly reveals its aromas of the essence of red pinot fruit, spice and lavender. There is a beguiling delicacy to the still quite punchy flavors that are lacy while delivering beautiful length on the impeccably well-balanced finale. This is a gorgeous Mitans of harmony and grace that should easily reward a decade plus of cellaring. Drink: 2029+. (Apr 2021)"

91-93+ points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Lafarge's 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Mitans is very promising, unfurling with notions of sweet red berries, plums, loamy soil, raw cocoa and petals. Medium to full-bodied, bright and tightly wound, with fine depth at the core, tangy acids and youthfully chalky tannins, it's a cuvée that's built to age. (Jan 2021)"

91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2018 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru has an absolutely glorious bouquet of perfumed black cherries, blueberry, potpourri and light violet aromas that are understated and yet focused and delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with a precise opening, and very harmonious and sensual. Pure, mineral-driven red fruit defines the effortless finish. Stunning. Drink: 2022-2045. (Dec 2020)"

92 points Tim Atkin, MW (Decanter): "These old vines ripen fruit to perfection and this wine is notable for its silky, fresh character, with a bit of spice on the nose. The texture is bright and fresh, but not lacking in depth. The Lafarge parcel of Mitans occupies 0.39ha at the base of the slope, with an east-southeast exposition. Drinking Window: 2024-2039. (Oct 2020)"