Burgundy and Champagne
Timed Online Auction, 28 August - 9 September 2024
Burgundy - White
About the SessionBurgundy is home to one of the world's greatest white grapes: Chardonnay.
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Domaine des Comtes Lafon built its legendary reputation on white wines. Best known as the namesake, director, and winemaker of one of the great estates of Meursault, Dominique is a descendant of Jules Lafon, who created the revered wine festival, La Paulée. Established early in the 20th century, the estate was based in Meursault originally. Thereafter, the family acquired parcels of Montrachet as well as three of the best vineyards in Volnay. After taking over the family domaine in the 80s, Dominique revitalised its red and white winemaking approach. In 1999, Dominique decided to extend the vineyard holdings to the Mâconnais appellation which now comprises of 21 ha known as Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon.
Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon is the second label of Domaine des Comtes Lafon.
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Critics Ratings
‘This is a ripe, beautifully structured wine. It has acidity and rich yellow and lime fruitiness that are touched by wood and channeled into a wine that is smooth and generous. The acidity keeps this balanced, structured wine on a straight line of pure fruitiness.’ – Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 90/100 (Oct 2015)
‘Bright yellow. Tangy aromas of orange, apricot and honey show good lift. Rather fine-grained and elegant, conveying an attractive light touch. Not particularly long but nicely done, showing good concentration and energy.’ – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous (Oct 2015)
‘The 2013 Mâcon Chardonnay Clos de la Crochette has a much more complex and defined, mineral-driven bouquet than the previous crus. The palate is brimming over with tension and poise, with an intense citrus finish that is long and persistent, perhaps a touch spicier than the 2012. This is the front-runner for Dominique’s best 2013 once bottled - and I cannot wait to taste it then.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 91-93/100 (Oct 2014)
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