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Meursault 2008 - Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Burgundy, Côtes de Beaune, Meursault, 2008 Vintage, Domaine des Comtes Lafon

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Tasting notes for the Meursault 2008 - Domaine des Comtes Lafon

  • EYE: When we start pouring this Meursault into a glass, its brilliant white gold robe immediately catches our eye. A luminous and shiny hue that suggests a well-established maturity, promising a refined tasting experience.
  • NOSE: We are then captivated by a complex olfactory symphony. Subtle aromas of white-fleshed fruits, such as juicy pear and ripe peach, harmoniously mingle with light nuances of fresh hazelnut. This aromatic bouquet unveils the richness of the Burgundian terroir.
  • MOUTH: The tasting confirms the promised elegance. A lively attack reveals a mouthfeel of great finesse. The flavors unfold with subtlety, blending delicate notes of vanilla and fresh butter with the liveliness of candied lemon. A gustatory harmony that evolves throughout the tasting.

 

In short: The expression of the terroir, the quality of the vintage, and the winemaker's expertise come together in this Meursault 2008 from Domaine des Comtes Lafon, offering a unique sensory experience. Although this vintage already reveals its splendor, additional aging will allow the aromas to gain depth. Pairing options for this cuvée are a delightful interplay of flavors. Delicate dishes such as seafood risotto, herb-roasted poultry, sole meunière fillets, fresh goat cheese on crispy toasts, or even a lemon tart will enhance the gustatory experience of this exceptional white wine.

Other appellations from this estate: Meursault Village, Meursault Clos de la Barre, Meursault Désirée, Meursault Charmes, Meursault Goutte d'Or, Meursault Porusots, Meursault Bouchères, Meursault Genevrières, Meursault Perrières, Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu, Volnay Champans, Volnay Clos des Chênes, Monthélie-les-Duresses, Monthélie Blanc, Montrachet...

Product Details
W_1448

Data sheet

Vintage
2008
Format
75 cl
Color
White Wine
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
% vol.
13 %
Appellation
Meursault
Region
Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
Producer
Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Burghound Rating
93
Producer: Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Biodynamics, made in Meursault

 

Jules Joseph Barthelemy Lafon, a native of Tarn-et-Garonne, is the creator of the Domaine des Comtes Lafon. Born in 1864, his job as controller in the administration led him to settle in Dijon in 1887. He married in 1894 Marie Boch, daughter of a merchant-owner of Meursault. Involved in local life, Jules Lafon, then Mayor of Meursault, restored in 1923 the end of harvest meal, the "Paulée de Meursault" (with the help of Jacques Prieur), still being practiced each year. He abandoned his professional duties in 1931 to devote himself to the family estate, which he extended through the purchase of several Premiers Crus: Genevrières, Perrières, Charmes and a parcel of Grand Cru: the famous Montrachet.

At his death, the estate is partly given in sharecropping, and Henry, after the untimely death of his brother Pierre, undertook to sell the vines. His nephew René opposed himself to this decision, and became  head of the estate in 1956. He undertook the restoration of the vineyards, and made important replanting. In 1961, for the first time, the entire harvest was bottled. Dominique Lafon, current domain manager (and owner of the Domaine Dominique Lafon), succeeded his father in 1984, and began in 1987 to break the sharecropping contracts. Since 1993, all the vines are directly operated by the Domaine des Comtes Lafon.

The area has 16.30 hectares of vines, planted 1/3 Pinot Noir, 2/3 Chardonnay, spread over 4 towns and producing 15 appellations. The production method has been biodynamic since the 1998 vintage, and the estate got the Organic Agriculture certification that year. The production quality is ensured upstream in the vines, whose average age is high, worked without fertilizer and through manual harvesting and aging of wines for many months before bottling.

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