Monthelie Les Duresses Comtes Lafon 1996

Monthelie Les Duresses Comtes Lafon 1996

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  • Vinous rating 85
Monthelie Les Duresses Comtes Lafon 1996
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75 cl

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Comtes Lafon Monthélie Les Duresses 1996 is a medium-bodied Burgundy red wine from the Premier Cru climat of Les Duresses in the Monthélie appellation of the Côte de Beaune. With a rich history that goes back to the 1860s, Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a well-established wine producer based in Meursault. The estate is currently managed by fourth-generation family member Dominique Lafon, who inherited the winery from his father Réné in the mid-1980s. On the mature 1996 Monthélie Les Duresses. "The ruby-coloured Monthélie Les Duresses displays a mouth-watering nose of violets and candied blueberries, followed by a deep, well-crafted, medium-bodied, and magnificently sweet core of cassis, blackberries, minerals, and metals. This fabulous Monthélie possesses a luscious and long finish with none of the harshness/astringency often associated with this village`s wines." Wine Advocate, 1998
85 Vinous
Medium red. Cherry, redcurrant, leather, earth and pepper on the nose. Supple entry, then a bit dominated by its strong acids today. Finishes with a chocolatey richness and somewhat tough tannins.Stephen Tanzer1st March 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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