Assortment Case
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Typically best enjoyed 5–25 years from the vintage release, depending on the specific bottle within the assortment.
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roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled lobster
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The Assortment Case from Domaine des Comtes Lafon represents the ultimate horizontal exploration of one of Burgundy's most legendary estates. Rather than a single bottling, this highly coveted collection is curated to showcase the diverse climats and extraordinary terroir variation of Meursault and the surrounding Côte de Beaune within a single vintage. Under the historic cellars of Clos de la Barre, these wines undergo a slow, cold maturation that preserves their vibrant acidity and imparts profound structural complexity. An assortment case typically brings together the estate's celebrated Premier Crus—such as the intensely mineral Perrières, the opulent Charmes, and the remarkably elegant Genevrières—alongside their benchmark village Meursault and structured Volnay reds. It serves as a masterclass in biodynamic viticulture and terroir expression, highly prized by collectors worldwide.
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Established in 1869 by Jules Lafon in the historic commune of Meursault, Domaine des Comtes Lafon is one of Burgundy's most revered estates, celebrated for producing white wines of legendary depth and longevity. Under the visionary leadership of Dominique Lafon, who took over in 1984, the domaine transitioned entirely to biodynamic viticulture by the late 1990s, pioneering sustainable farming in the Côte de Beaune. The estate's cellars, among the deepest and coldest in the region, facilitate a slow, meticulous aging process in oak casks that imparts remarkable complexity to their premier cru Meursaults and Grand Cru Montrachet. Located at Clos de la Barre, 21190 Meursault, France, the domaine continues to set the benchmark for expressive, terroir-driven Chardonnay and elegant Pinot Noir, with further information available on their official website at http://www.comtes-lafon.fr.