2022 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Boucheres 1er Cru
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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | Standard (0.75 ltr) (13%) |
| Drink window | 2022 - 2040 |
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Comtes Lafon is a highly regarded winery known for producing exceptional wines in Burgundy, France. Dominique Lafon, the owner and winemaker, is a respected figure in the wine world. Comtes Lafon has a rich history stretching back several generations. The estate was founded in the early 19th century, and Dominique Lafon has continued the family's winemaking tradition with great success. The winery is located in the village of Meursault, in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy. Meursault is known for its high-quality Chardonnays with a rich, mineral character. The estate owns and produces from various vineyards in Meursault, as well as from other Burgundy appellations, such as Volnay and Monthélie.
Bouchères covers 0.3 hectares and consists of two plots in Meursault. One was purchased from Domaine Roulot (vines approximately 30 years old) and the other from Domaine Manuel (vines approximately 50 years old). The soil is stony and relatively thin. The wine has considerable finesse and ripens fairly quickly. The grapes are slowly pressed whole bunches into open vats, cooled to 12°C. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts takes place in wooden barrels for three months, followed by battonage and malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 16 months in oak barrels (20% new) with only light fining when necessary.
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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Meursault |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Comtes Lafon |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | Standard (0.75 ltr) |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Rijk, Steenfruit, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2022 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Bouchères toont een rijke maar verfijnde stijl met rijpe perzik en gele appel, citrusachtige zuurgraad, witte bloemen, geroosterde noten en een subtiele krijtachtige mineraliteit die in een lange, licht peperige afdronk uitmondt. Door die combinatie van sappig fruit, frisse spanning en zachte textuur vormt de wijn een perfecte metgezel voor gevogelte, witte vis, schelpdieren, romige risotto en gerijpte kazen: de zuren snijden door rijke sauzen heen terwijl het boterachtige en nootachtige karakter de smaken van kreeft, coquilles en gebakken of gegrild kalfsvlees complimenteert. Extra geslaagd zijn bereidingen als botergebakken coquilles of tarbot, kip of kalkoen met een romige morillesaus, gegrilde langoustines met citroenboter, en een risotto met Parmezaan of truffel waar de wijns mineraliteit en textuur mooi mee meebewegen. |
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The Wine Advocate
RP (90-92)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
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Aromas of white flowers, peach, orange oil and toasted nuts introduce the 2022 Meursault 1er Cru Bouchères, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent wine that's suave and charming, conceding with a gently exotic finish.
The first produced under the direction of Léa and Pierre Lafon, the 2022 vintage has turned out very well at this address, delivering both quality and reasonable quantity, a welcome change after the vicissitudes of 2021. For now, no big changes are afoot, and Dominque Lafon continues to be a guiding presence—organic and biodynamic farming in the vineyards, barrel fermentation for whites, two winters' élevage on the lees for both colors, and bottling under Diam technical corks (since 2013) continue to be the order of the day. What's new this year are two attractive cuvées of Puligny-Montrachet, the fruit of a sharecropping agreement.
Published: Jan 18, 2024
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Vinous
(92-94)
Drinking Window
2025 - 2045
From: Now, For My Latest Trick: Burgundy 2022 (Jan 2024)
The 2022 Meursault Boucheres 1er Cru, which was taken from tank, is a little reticent on the nose at the moment. Eventually, scents of Anjou pear and red apples begin emerging with a touch of powdered chalk. The palate is well-balanced and elegant, with lemon curd and hints of pineapple on the entry. A generous Meursault with modest depth, it reveals subtle peppery notes towards the finish. Lovely.
- By Neal Martin on October 2023
Arguably the most prominent Meursault producer, it was big news when Dominique Lafon retired and handed the running to his daughter Léa and nephew Pierre Lafon, the former having taken maternity leave after giving birth to her two children. Of course, Dominique Lafon remains a presence at the winery. They taste together every other week, though in the past, on more than one occasion, Lafon has emphasized how they make the calls. Dominique did drop in during my visit, as I was sure and hoped he would, though it was Pierre Lafon who took me through the wines that included their Mâconnais range. “The 2022 is our last vintage with Caroline Gon [who is not devoted to her and her husband’s domaine, Frantz-Chagnolou]. There was a transition period between her and our new winemaker, Elsie Moore, who has now taken over.” As well as the Mâconnais wines, we tasted through their complete portfolio of reds and whites. “The reds were racked after the harvest at the end of September. They were picked from August 29 and finished on September 4. The alcohol levels are around 13.5%, with a pH around 3.50. We have a new de-stemmer, so we have some whole bunches, around 50% for some cuvées. The whites will be bottled as early as January next year.”
Although Comtes Lafon is renowned for its Meursaults, readers should note that their reds can be outstanding. I was intrigued to taste their Volnay Les Santenots-du-Milieu, which includes stems (50%), for the first time, a move that enhances this cuvée. It’s not their new recipe, and readers should be advised that the 2023 contains nary a stem. But I feel that their Volnays would benefit from their addition. Beady-eyed readers will also spot a couple of maiden vintages from new fermage agreements: a Puligny Village and Puligny Les Charmes, the latter very promising. Amongst the Meursaults, I usually find that the Les Perrières rules the roost, but in 2022, its position is usurped by a fabulous Les Charmes, a Premier Cru that seemed to revel in the growing season, closely followed by a superb Genevrières. Predictably, the Montrachet is stunning, aged half in new oak in its first year, then used oak for the remaining nine months. It is, as I write in my one-word summation, majestic.
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Comtes Lafon is a highly regarded wine producer known for producing exceptional wines in Burgundy (France). Dominique Lafon, the owner and winemaker, is a respected figure in the world of wine.
History of Comtes Lafon
Domaine des Comtes Lafon was originally founded by Jules Joseph Barthélémy Lafon, born in 1864. He married Marie Boch in January 1894, whose family were already wine merchants and estate owners in Meursault. He expanded the estate and purchased several important plots at the beginning of the 20th century, such as: Le Montrachet Grand Cru, the Meursault 1er Crus “Les Perrières”, “Les Charmes” and “Les Genevrières”, Volnay 1er Crus “Santenots” and “Clos des Chênes”. In 1961, the entire production of Domaine des Comtes Lafon was bottled on the estate and he permanently moved from Paris to Meursault. Dominique Lafon, René's son, took over the domain in 1984 and gradually ended the sharecropping agreements, so that from 1987 the entire 13.80 hectares are managed exclusively by the Domaine des Comtes Lafon. Lafon is known for its high-quality Chardonnays with an oily and mineral character. The estate owns and produces from several vineyards in Meursault, as well as from other appellations in Burgundy, such as Volnay and Monthélie.
Production by Comtes Lafon
Dominique Lafon is an advocate of biodynamic farming practices, where sustainability and the health of the vineyard ecosystem are paramount. He uses organic and biodynamic methods in the vineyards to produce wines that reflect the terroir of the region. Comtes Lafon has achieved cult status among wine lovers and collectors. They are often highly sought after for their purity, balance and expression of the unique characteristics of the terroir. The winery produces a wide range of wines, including several Meursault Premier Cru and Village. Some of the most famous vineyards under the Comtes Lafon label are Meursault Perrières, Meursault Charmes and Volnay Santenots. These wines are celebrated for their elegance and complexity. Comtes Lafon wines are produced in relatively limited quantities, making them somewhat difficult to find.
De 2022 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Bouchères toont een rijke maar verfijnde stijl met rijpe perzik en gele appel, citrusachtige zuurgraad, witte bloemen, geroosterde noten en een subtiele krijtachtige mineraliteit die in een lange, licht peperige afdronk uitmondt. Door die combinatie van sappig fruit, frisse spanning en zachte textuur vormt de wijn een perfecte metgezel voor gevogelte, witte vis, schelpdieren, romige risotto en gerijpte kazen: de zuren snijden door rijke sauzen heen terwijl het boterachtige en nootachtige karakter de smaken van kreeft, coquilles en gebakken of gegrild kalfsvlees complimenteert. Extra geslaagd zijn bereidingen als botergebakken coquilles of tarbot, kip of kalkoen met een romige morillesaus, gegrilde langoustines met citroenboter, en een risotto met Parmezaan of truffel waar de wijns mineraliteit en textuur mooi mee meebewegen.
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