Comtes Lafon Monthelie "Les Duresses" 1er Cru 2013

Monthelie is a tiny village right next to Volnay. "Les Duresses" is a reasonably steep vineyard above the village, facing the afternoon and setting sun. Look for special Burgs for fair prices from here. "Has a light but pure raspberry leaf and strawberry-scented bouquet that wafts gently from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, decent structure, with a pointed, wild red cherry finish. What you might call a 'pretty little thing.'" Neal Martin for TWA, from barrel.