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Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon (Domaine des) 2016

  • Honey
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: White
  • Organic
  • 13% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Rich

Characterised by notes of almond, white flowers and hazelnut, this Meursault presents characteristic fruity aromas (pear and apple) in the mouth while remaining rich and creamy. More info

The Les Charmes Premier Cru adjoins Puligny-Montrachet and the famous Combettes. Its soil is clay-limestone and very crumbly in its subsoil. It is a superb Meursault; wonderfully rich, but not excessively so. It will be ready to deliver in full in 10-20 years' time.

Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon (Domaine des) serve at a temperature of 12°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Perdreau aux truffes, Crustacés, Foie gras.

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • Lot presentation
    Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon (Domaine des)

    The wine

    The Les Charmes Premier Cru adjoins Puligny-Montrachet and the famous Combettes. Its soil is clay-limestone and very crumbly in its subsoil. It is a superb Meursault; wonderfully rich, but not excessively so. It will be ready to deliver in full in 10-20 years' time.

    Information about domain Comtes Lafon

    There is one domain in Meursault that stands out for both its quality and resulting worldwide reputation: Domaine des Comtes Lafon. Established at the beginning of the 19th century by a wealthy amateur called Jules Lafon, the house is today directed by his great grandson, Dominique Lafon. It uses the same family traditions and covers 13 appellations. The domain has for a long time aimed to preserve the environment in its winemaking process. It now uses biodynamics and was officially classified "organic" in 1998.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: Producer
    • Recoverable VAT: Yes
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Burgundy
    • Appellation/Wine: Meursault
    • Classification: 1er Cru
    • Producer/Owner: Comtes Lafon (Domaine des)
    • Vintage: 2016
    • Color: White
    • Service temperature: 12°
    • Viticulture: Organic 
    • Intensity: Rich
    • Dominant aroma: Honey
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
    Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon (Domaine des)
    Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon (Domaine des)

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