Montrachet Grand Cru Comtes Lafon (Domaine des) 1996
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
Produced by Dominique Lafon, one of the world's most talented white wine makers, this sublime Montrachet is rich, complex and concentrated, and marked by an immense ageing potential. More info
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Montrachet Grand Cru Comtes Lafon (Domaine des) 1996
The wine
Montrachet is a cru apart, prompting universal agreement among lovers of truly great white wines. Domaine des Comtes Lafon has delivered an extraordinary Montrachet. Grapes are harvested relatively late, helping the wine to acquire its extravagant richness. It is a wine apart, balanced as it is by an incomparable mineral power. A wine worthy of every superlative: leave it to age for at least 15 to 25 years, and drink with the finest dishes.
About the Producer 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 NormalObservations : 1 Slightly marked label, 1 Slightly faded labelOrigin : private individual
Type of cellar : underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : no
French customs seal : yes
Alcohol percentage : 13.5 %
Region : Burgundy
Appellation : Montrachet
Classification : Grand cru
Owner : Comtes Lafon (Domaine des)
Vintage : 1996
Colour : white
Ageing potential : drink until 2025
Service temperature : 12°
Size (in ha) : 0.31 hectares
Volume : 900 bottles
Intensity : rich
Leading aroma : honey
Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine