Meursault Charmes Comtes Lafon 1989

Meursault Charmes Comtes Lafon 1989

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Meursault Charmes Comtes Lafon 1989
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75 cl

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£675.00
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Comtes Lafon Meursault Charmes 1989 is a medium-bodied white Burgundy from the Premier Cru climat of Les Charmes in the Meursault appellation of the Côte de Beaune. Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a leading wine producer based in Meursault, where it has holdings in some of the most prestigious vineyards. The estate is currently led by fourth generation family member Dominique Lafon, who inherited the winery from his father René in the mid-1980s. "Lafon fashioned simply terrific `89s and this bottle was consistent with that performance with its remarkably complex and elegant nose that is fully mature but still quite fresh. The sappy, mouth coating and incredibly rich flavours possess Montrachet-like size and weight with plenty of underlying minerality while the mouth coating finish lasts for minutes. This remains one of the better Charmes Lafon has made." Burghound, 2011
93 Vinous
Exotic, superripe aromas of peach, marzipan, hazelnut, almond and charred oak. Big, superrich and ripe; powerful and very concentrated. The yield here was just 25 hectoliters per hectare. Impressive palate-staining finish is fat, sweet and very long. Drinkable now but should hold well. This has been one of the vintage monuments since the outset. A big winter wine, says Lafon, who suggests serving it alongside chicken with truffles or morels.Stephen Tanzer1st July 1999

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Domaine des Comtes Lafon is widely considered to produce some of the world's greatest Chardonnay. Currently managed by fourth generation family member Dominique Lafon, who inherited the winery from his father René in the mid 1980s, Comtes Lafon own and source fruit from many of the greatest cru in the region - including Charmes, Clos de la Barre and Montrachet.

Dominique pursued a policy of converting all vineyards under Comtes Lafon's stewardship over to traditional farming methods - moving first to fully organic in 1995 and on to biodynamic in 1998. The average age of vines is around 40 years with yields kept low to ensure quality. Alongside his world class Chardonnay, Dominique also produces Premier Cru Volnay in limited quantities - a relatively new addition to the winery's portfolio, they are swiftly gaining a cult following.

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