In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, honey, ginger, white flower

Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline

A richer, more exotic Meursault cru, with citrus, honey, ginger and a saline, persistent finish.

What it pairs with

  • Poulet de Bresse a la creme
    The prized Bresse chicken in cream sauce mirrors a barrel-aged Meursault's weight and nut-and-butter palate.
  • Roast turbot in beurre blanc
    A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.
  • Aged Comte
    Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.

History

Les Genevrieres is one of Lafon's signature Meursault premier crus, richer than Perrieres.

  1. 1869 — Domaine established

Facts

Producer
Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
Premier Cru (Meursault, AOC)
Oak
Around 18 to 24 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 180 to 400 at retail
Drinking window
8-25 from vintage
First vintage
1869

Scores

  • Burghound 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cellar worthy chardonnay dry high acid medium body mood elegant occasion dinner party old world pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish price fine single vineyard still white
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