Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled white fish
✨ Technical Specifications
The Bourgogne Blanc from Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a masterclass in regional appellation wine, often punching far above its weight class due to its exceptional pedigree. Crafted from Chardonnay vines situated largely within the commune of Meursault, including parcels in 'Les Herbeux' and younger vines from the historic 'Clos de la Barre', this white Burgundy receives the exact same meticulous care as the estate's legendary Premier Crus. The grapes are farmed biodynamically and fermented using indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged in the estate's famously deep, cold cellars, where the chilly temperatures slow down the malolactic fermentation. This extended, cool elevage in oak barrels coaxes out a signature tension, combining a rich, textured mid-palate with a vibrant, limestone-driven acidity that reflects the classic clay-limestone soils of the Côte de Beaune.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1869 by the Boch family and formally developed by Comte Jules Lafon following his marriage to Marie Boch in 1894, Domaine des Comtes Lafon is an undisputed benchmark of Meursault. In the mid-1980s, fourth-generation vigneron Dominique Lafon reclaimed historical family parcels from sharecroppers, pioneering a conversion to certified organic viticulture in 1995 and full biodynamics by 1998. Today, the 16.3-hectare Côte de Beaune estate is directed by the fifth generation, Léa and Pierre Lafon. The domaine boasts exceptional holdings across premier crus—including Genevrières, Perrières, and Charmes—alongside the monopole Clos de la Barre, prime red terroirs in Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu, and a cherished parcel of Grand Cru Le Montrachet acquired in 1919. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in modest proportions of new French oak in cold, deep cellars, Lafon's Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs achieve crystalline terroir expression, textural breadth, and profound ageability.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
12.5-13.5%