Monthelie 1er Cru - Les Duresses - 2013 - Domaine des Comtes Lafon - 0,75L

An elegant and refined Pinot Noir capturing the finesse and complexity of the Monthelie terroir.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Monthelie 1er Cru AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2013
• Certification: Not specified
• Terroir: Typical clay-limestone soils of the Côte de Beaune, providing finesse and minerality
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermentation in tanks, ageing in oak barrels (including some new wood) refining structure and adding aromatic complexity
• Alcohol: Not specified

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright red with ruby highlights, clear and radiant
• Nose: Fine and complex, combining aromas of cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, violet and rose, alongside spicy notes (pepper, cinnamon) and subtle oak nuances (vanilla, toast)
• Palate: Silky and refined, with supple, velvety tannins; fresh and balanced, revealing juicy red fruit flavors, forest floor, leather and soft tobacco
• Finish: Elegant and persistent, marked by subtle minerality and spicy hints

🍽 Food Pairings

• 🦆 Roast duck breast, beef fillet
• 🍄 Cep mushroom risotto, morel pasta
• 🧀 Brie de Meaux, Camembert, aged Comté

🗓 Aging Potential

Accessible now to enjoy its finesse and freshness, or cellar until 2028-2033 to develop more complex aromas and an even silkier texture.

🏰 About the Domaine

Domaine des Comtes Lafon is an iconic Burgundy estate renowned for its wines of exceptional purity and exemplary precision. The 2013 Monthelie 1er Cru "Les Duresses" perfectly showcases the domaine’s expertise, offering an elegant and balanced expression of its terroir.

📝 Scores and Reviews

Robert Parker: 91-93/100
Allen Meadows (Burghound): 90-92/100
Decanter: 92/100