Domaine des Comtes Lafon - Puligny-Montrachet 2022

Domaine des Comtes Lafon has been in the Lafon family since 1865. Dominique Lafon took over the domaine in 1985. It is comprised of approximately 14 hectares situated in the communes of Volnay, Monthélie, Chassagne-Montrachet, and of course, Meursault, where the domaine and its monopole vineyard Clos de la Barre are located.

All the vineyards are cultivated biodynamically and they proudly own every Premier Cru in Meursault. Dominique retired at the end of 2021, handing over the reigns to his daughter, Léa and nephew, Pierre, who as part of the fifth generation of winemakers in the Lafon family, will continue this domaine’s superstar reputation not only in Burgundy but throughout the world.

Puligny-Montrachet is made from 100% Chardonnay, sourced from parcels in Les Champs Croyons. The vines are pruned using the Guyot Poussard method. Vinification involves aging in barrels for 8 to 10 months, with 15% new oak. This meticulous process results in a wine that showcases the elegance and complexity typical of Puligny-Montrachet.

“The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes 1er Cru is another new fermage from 0.5 hectares of vines. The impressively perfumed nose offers hints of brioche and green apples, very well defined, and the wood is seamlessly integrated. The palate is very delineated on the entry, with much more tension than the Village Cru. It is lively and lightly spiced with a persistent finish, urging you back for more. Excellent.” - 94 Points, Vinous

“Also new in 2022, also a half hectare holding. An attractive lime infused colour. The bouquet is more floral, a little extra distinction, with a thread of apple underlying. Very elegant, with tension and some concentration, quite a step up from the straight Puligny, especially the length of the finish. Drink from 2027-2032. Tasted Oct 2023.” - 93 Points, Jasper Morris

“Another new cuvée at this address, the 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes is more refined and mineral than its generic counterpart, revealing notes of white peach, citrus zest, fresh bread, beeswax and white flowers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, pure and lively palate, concluding with a saline finish. The first produced under the direction of Léa and Pierre Lafon, the 2022 vintage has turned out very well at this address, delivering both quality and reasonable quantity, a welcome change after the vicissitudes of 2021. For now, no big changes are afoot, and Dominque Lafon continues to be a guiding presence—organic and biodynamic farming in the vineyards, barrel fermentation for whites, two winters' élevage on the lees for both colors, and bottling under Diam technical corks (since 2013) continue to be the order of the day. What's new this year are two attractive cuvées of Puligny-Montrachet, the fruit of a sharecropping agreement.” - 91 Points, Wine Advocate

Producer: Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Chardonnay

Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml