Domaine des Comtes Lafon - Puligny-Montrachet 'Les Charmes' 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.

“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

“Subtle if still perceptible notes of wood set off the vaguely exotic aromas of white peach, passion fruit and cool floral elements. There is a bit more volume to the delicious middleweight flavors that flash a lovely underlying tension that also suffuses the beautifully textured, lingering and sappy finale. This firm and balanced effort displays the innate class of a fine Puligny.” - 92 Points, Burghound

Producer: Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Chardonnay

Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml