In the glass
Aroma: citrus, honey, hazelnut, white flower
Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline
From a sliver of Le Montrachet, profound and saline with citrus, honey and an endless mineral finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast turbot in beurre blanc
A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed. -
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. -
Aged Comte
Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.
History
Lafon farms a tiny biodynamic parcel of Le Montrachet, among the rarest white Burgundies.
- 1869 — Domaine established
- 1986 — Estate reclaimed and bottled its Montrachet
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine des Comtes Lafon
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Cote de Beaune, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 3000 to 7000 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1986
Scores
- Vinous 96 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)