Domaine des Comtes Lafon - Montrachet Grand Cru 2020

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. 

“There are few growers anywhere in the world more committed to improving his vineyards with the aim of making ever better wine than Dominique Lafon. He tirelessly questions his and others’ methods, always looking to improve.” — Daniel Johnnes

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.

0.32 hectares at the extreme southern end of the vineyard, just south of Romanée-Conti's plots 80% planted in 1953, 20% in 1972 Purchased by Comte Jules Lafon in 1918, this small piece of Montrachet is the crown jewel of the estate, producing tiny amounts of a wine of astounding richness, balance, and depth. Fermented in 45% new barrels.

"Abundant aromas of ripe apple fruit, with a full complement of butter and spice underpinned with a pronounced minerality, but there is no excess here. The wine is powerful and dense but not heavy, and the balance and definition are sublime. A towering achievement. Lafon remarked that the Montrachet took its time to ripen, yet there was enough water to sustain the vines. Indeed, the wine fermented out to just 13% alcohol instead of many vineyards which were at or above 14%. Fermentation was in 45% new casks." - 99 Points, Decanter

"Boldly perfumed and surprisingly open at this stage - typically it's rather ungiving now, this smells of passion fruit, apricot and Mandarin orange zest. The palate is similarly magnanimous with a profound creaminess accompanied by ample extract and surrounded by supremely integrated lift. There is undeniable intensity that rumbles with its brilliant potential. Typically made entirely in new oak, in 2020 two of the five barrels were second-use barrels. 2025-45." - 98 Points, Tim Atkins

Producer: Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Chardonnay

Appellation: Montrachet Grand Cru

Vintage: 2020

Size: 750ml