Desirees
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted chicken with cream sauce, seared scallops, creamy mushroom risotto
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Domaine des Comtes Lafon's Meursault 'D sir e' is a captivating lieu-dit white wine that showcases a unique facet of the Meursault appellation. Located on the lower slopes bordering Puligny-Montrachet, the 'D sir e' vineyard features richer, clay-dominant soils that depart from the typical limestone-heavy profile of the region. This terroir imparts a distinctively exotic, highly aromatic, and opulent character to the Chardonnay grapes grown here. Historically, this parcel has been cherished for producing a wine of immense charm and immediate appeal, filled with notes of white flowers, stone fruits, and subtle spices. Under the biodynamic stewardship of the Lafon family, the vineyard is farmed with meticulous care, and the wine is aged slowly in their legendary cold cellars, resulting in a beautifully textured, complex, and expressive Burgundy that balances rich fruit with vibrant acidity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.