Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Meursault-Charmes 1er Cru Chardonnay
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Very charming indeed 😎🤦🏻♂️ Dense and rich, yet surprising lithe. A real class act here. I've got nothing but good things to say about Lafon's recent vintages and this 16' was firing on all cylinders from the get-go.
The nose was gorgeous - pears and apples with strong floral and rich malo elements, all set on a underlying tone of well-integrated reduction. On the palate, the wine was so smooth (no hardness at all!) and complex. The wife described it as being very balanced and complete. I loved the texture. Deceivingly light when first opened (to the point that AC thought it might have been a Chablis), but the texture kept buidling as the night progressed. Air also revealed the more citrusy side of this wine, lovely spice, and a light stoniness. The finish was long, driven by fruit and acidity. Superb really and I would definitely like to revisit this in a good couple of years.
NB: Apparently, no new oak was used in this 16' Charmes.
Very charming indeed 😎🤦🏻♂️ Dense and rich, yet surprising lithe. A real class act here. I've got nothing but good things to say about Lafon's recent vintages and this 16' was firing on all cylinders from the get-go.
The nose was gorgeous - pears and apples with strong floral and rich malo elements, all set on a underlying tone of well-integrated reduction. On the palate, the wine was so smooth (no hardness at all!) and complex. The wife described it as being very balanced and complete. I loved the texture. Deceivingly light when first opened (to the point that AC thought it might have been a Chablis), but the texture kept buidling as the night progressed. Air also revealed the more citrusy side of this wine, lovely spice, and a light stoniness. The finish was long, driven by fruit and acidity. Superb really and I would definitely like to revisit this in a good couple of years.
NB: Apparently, no new oak was used in this 16' Charmes.
Too young but was worried other would consume it before I could taste. Peach, white pepper, honey and almond butter. Was really good and got better over the day. Would open again in another two plus years it had more.
Too young but was worried other would consume it before I could taste. Peach, white pepper, honey and almond butter. Was really good and got better over the day. Would open again in another two plus years it had more.
Jan 3rd, 2020
