Dominique Lafon said that for the reds, he began harvesting with the Clos des Chênes on 31 August; the Monthélie was harvested on 5 September. The grapes were almost all destemmed (exception for the Clos des Chênes). Malolactic fermentations finished in February. Dominique expected to bottle the Monthélie in March or April, the others a little later.
As usual here, we begin with the reds:
2015 Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses
The wine is pure and fresh with red cherry fruit, and lots of charm, finesse, and freshness — it is a happy wine. (90-93)
2015 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes
The Clos des Chênes has round, pure, concentrated red cherry fruit with the finesse of Clos des Chênes. 50% whole clusters in this wine. Usually six casks (1800 bottles), but in this vintage, only three — Dominique attributes it to the fatigue of the vines from the prior three vintages’ hail. (90-94)
2015 Volnay 1er Cru Champans
The Champans has darker fruit than the Clos des Chênes. The wine is round and fleshy with the finesse of the vintage, density, and depth. (91-95)
2015 Vonlay 1er Cru Santenots-du-Milieu
The Santenots is powerful and deep with dark and red fruits, excellent length, and balance. The texture is velvet. This wine shows the great potential of this oft-misunderstood vineyard. (93-97)