Meursault Perrieres Comtes Lafon 1990

Meursault Perrieres Comtes Lafon 1990

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  • Robert Parker rating 96
  • Vinous rating 96
Meursault Perrieres Comtes Lafon 1990
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HED27560

75 cl

13.5%
£950.00
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Comtes Lafon Meursault Perrières 1990 is a medium- to full-bodied white Burgundy from the Premier Cru climat of Les Perrières 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. "Big and powerful, with buttery, creamy, pineappley character. It`s full-bodied, but remains reserved." Wine Spectator
96 Vinous
Bright yellow with a faint copper tinge. Very ripe but not especially extravagant on the nose, with aromas of yellow stone fruits, pineapple, nut oils and clove enlivened by a mineral element. A classic if rather powerful Perrières with strong fruit accompanied by penetrating minerality; wonderfully sweet but not at all cloying or heavy. This wine shows that Perrières can carry ripeness, noted Lafon; certainly it's a textbook example of how mineral energy can stand in for low acidity. Finishes classically dry, animated and long, with a dusty, tactile quality and strong mineral spine. And the echoing back end showed a much lighter touch than my bottle of the '89. Perrières at grand cru quality, and particularly remarkable in light of the generous crop load. (13.5% alcohol; from a generous crop level of 54 hectoliters per hectare owing to big bunches and huge berries, according to Lafon, and very low in acidity)Stephen Tanzer1st December 2019

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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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