Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru Chardonnay
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
I may catch some flak here, but I feel Chardonnay always takes a backseat in the presence of Riesling. Sure they both produce vin de terrior, but the acid and minerality in Riesling completely numbs ones senses to Chardonnay’s, making the latter look flabby even. Such was the case here. The 09’ Lafon Perrières was very good, just a little fat after an onslaught of Rieslings. Buttery, nutty, concentrated, and ripe (stone fruits). An undeniably Baroque wine! But that’s not to say there wasn’t any elegance as it was quite mineral with an iodine-like quality infused in the nose and stoney backend on the palate. It also had an elegant register of minty aroma and to me, sufficient acidity especially considering the vintage. Really excellent quality and was exceptional with cheese, but not a wine I could drink much of during the night.
NB: Surprisingly, not an ounce of premox which SC noted as typical across all the 09’ Lafon’s he’s had this year. Interestingly, oxidative notes were quick to develop the day after.
I may catch some flak here, but I feel Chardonnay always takes a backseat in the presence of Riesling. Sure they both produce vin de terrior, but the acid and minerality in Riesling completely numbs ones senses to Chardonnay’s, making the latter look flabby even. Such was the case here. The 09’ Lafon Perrières was very good, just a little fat after an onslaught of Rieslings. Buttery, nutty, concentrated, and ripe (stone fruits). An undeniably Baroque wine! But that’s not to say there wasn’t any elegance as it was quite mineral with an iodine-like quality infused in the nose and stoney backend on the palate. It also had an elegant register of minty aroma and to me, sufficient acidity especially considering the vintage. Really excellent quality and was exceptional with cheese, but not a wine I could drink much of during the night.
NB: Surprisingly, not an ounce of premox which SC noted as typical across all the 09’ Lafon’s he’s had this year. Interestingly, oxidative notes were quick to develop the day after.
Matchstick sulfur reduction style instead of purity
Matchstick sulfur reduction style instead of purity
Mar 21st, 2017
I've mentioned in a few post of late the progression of Lafon, I may have jumped too soon, as this bottle is absolutely singing, it's quite funny, I opened this last week & it didn't look as great as this one, so is this a storage issue, or is there varying degrees of SO2 additions en mise?
I've mentioned in a few post of late the progression of Lafon, I may have jumped too soon, as this bottle is absolutely singing, it's quite funny, I opened this last week & it didn't look as great as this one, so is this a storage issue, or is there varying degrees of SO2 additions en mise?
Sep 26th, 2016Quite typical of '09, has richness, showing a nice amount of oak, but there's a great balance, I really think Roulot has surpassed these wines now though, as Roulot continues to improve year on year, I get the impression these have stayed quite constant, but at least you know what your getting when you open them.
Quite typical of '09, has richness, showing a nice amount of oak, but there's a great balance, I really think Roulot has surpassed these wines now though, as Roulot continues to improve year on year, I get the impression these have stayed quite constant, but at least you know what your getting when you open them.
Sep 16th, 2016
2009 vintage. At Hostellerie De Levernois. Medium lemon hue. Beautiful nose - crushed rock, honeyed and nutty, white flower. Very complex. On the palate, medium plus acidity, medium plus body and concentration and very long finish. Excellent. Drink now until 2026+. NB: these wines are hit and miss when it comes to premox - however, the '09s and '10s don't seem as effected as his earlier wines; at least as far as my experience to-date.
2009 vintage. At Hostellerie De Levernois. Medium lemon hue. Beautiful nose - crushed rock, honeyed and nutty, white flower. Very complex. On the palate, medium plus acidity, medium plus body and concentration and very long finish. Excellent. Drink now until 2026+. NB: these wines are hit and miss when it comes to premox - however, the '09s and '10s don't seem as effected as his earlier wines; at least as far as my experience to-date.
Jul 22nd, 2016
前一天在田边和庄主喝。今天在三星餐厅喝。相比还是2011更容易打开，但三小时结束后，这一支有发展性的成熟香气，酸度不能算很高。
前一天在田边和庄主喝。今天在三星餐厅喝。相比还是2011更容易打开，但三小时结束后，这一支有发展性的成熟香气，酸度不能算很高。
May 28th, 2015Puissance, subtilité , léger boisé et pas solaire !
Puissance, subtilité , léger boisé et pas solaire !
Feb 19th, 2015
Surprisingly acidic for a Meursault. But beautifully made. Nice linger and length. I think will be perfect with fish and cream sauce. Will cut through beautifully and balance.
Surprisingly acidic for a Meursault. But beautifully made. Nice linger and length. I think will be perfect with fish and cream sauce. Will cut through beautifully and balance.
Dec 29th, 2014