A Meursault Premier Cru of great finesse, where aromatic richness and minerality balance elegantly.
đź“‹ Characteristics
• Appellation: Meursault Premier Cru
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2015
• Certification: Certified organic agriculture
• Terroir: Climat "Charmes", clay-limestone soils offering breadth and freshness
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermentation in oak barrels, ageing on lees with moderate bâtonnage to preserve finesse and balance
• Alcohol: 13% vol
🍇 Tasting Notes
• Appearance: Pale gold, bright, with silvery reflections
• Nose: Delicate and complex, aromas of white-fleshed fruits (peach, pear), white flowers (linden, acacia), hazelnut and fresh butter, with subtle hints of toasted bread and vanilla
• Palate: Bright and refreshing attack, ample and silky texture, balance between richness and minerality
• Finish: Long and saline, marked by notes of candied lemon and white flowers, offering elegant persistence
🍴 Food Pairings
• Lobster, langoustines, and pan-seared scallops
• Roasted sea bass, sole meunière, or turbot with light sauce
• Poultry with cream and mushrooms
• Aged hard cheeses: Comté, Beaufort
đź«— Serving Advice
• Serving temperature: 12-13°C
• Decanting: Recommended 30 minutes to 1 hour before tasting
• Ideal opening time: 1 to 2 hours in the glass
đź—“ Cellaring Potential
Enjoy now for freshness and brightness, or cellar until 2030-2032 to develop additional complexity
🏰 About the Domaine
Domaine des Comtes Lafon, located in Meursault, is renowned for its meticulous approach and respect for terroir. Through careful viticulture and precise vinification, it produces wines of remarkable purity where the expression of Chardonnay is elevated by fine, controlled ageing.