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Meursault Clos de la Barre 2005 - Domaine des Comtes Lafon - bottle

Meursault Clos de la Barre 2005 - Domaine des Comtes Lafon

AOC, 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Meursault Clos de la Barre, vintage 2005, Domaine des Comtes Lafon

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W_1809

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Tasting notes for the Meursault "Clos de la Barre" 2005 - Comtes Lafon

EYE: The robe of brilliant and deep golden yellow in this Meursault "Clos de la Barre" 2005 invites us to an exceptional tasting. Its luminous brilliance announces the richness and maturity of this Chardonnay.
NOSE: This vintage reveals a complex and expressive bouquet. Aromas of roasted hazelnuts and fresh butter harmoniously mingle with subtle notes of white peach and citrus in the background. The influence of the Burgundian climate of the Clos de la Barre is manifested by a distinctive minerality, bringing freshness and finesse to this aromatic ensemble.
MOUTH: A white wine with a creamy texture and impressive elegance. Stone fruit flavors, accompanied by sweet nuances of vanilla and honey, offer a refined palate. The terroir's minerality imparts delicate liveliness, perfectly balancing the richness of the cuvée.

In short: With its radiant golden yellow robe, the Meursault Clos de la Barre 2005 from Domaine des Comtes Lafon unveils a tasting of rare intensity. Its complex nose, combining hazelnuts, butter, and white fruits, prepares the palate for an experience rich in nuances. On the palate, the creamy texture and the subtle balance between fruits, vanilla, and minerality make it an exceptional Chardonnay. Enjoy it now; this white wine will reach its peak over the next 10 years. Pair this Meursault with grilled lobster in citrus butter to enhance its notes of white peach. Opt for herb-roasted poultry for a delicate pairing. Pan-seared sweetbreads can also elevate the creaminess of its texture.

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

Reference W_1809

Data sheet

Vintage: 2005

Format: 75 cl

Color: White Wine

Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Appellation: Meursault

Region: Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune

Producer: Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Serving T°: 12°-14°C

Climat: Clos de la Barre

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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