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Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres 2017
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2017 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières wafts from the glass with aromas of pear, ripe lemons, wheat toast, hazelnut and white flowers. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and succulent, with lovely purity and balance, a deep, tensile core and a reserved profile that will demand some bottle age.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2017 Meursault Les Genevrières 1er Cru has a taut, focused nose, poised and mineral-driven, exuding nascent energy and revealing hints of lemon verbena and shucked oyster shell with time. The taut, fresh palate is well balanced and very saline in the mouth, delivering fine definition and a vibrant, orange-zest-tinged, slightly chalky finish. Very classy and with so much more to give. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune.
About the Producer
Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a renowned wine estate located in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy, France. The domain has been in the Lafon family's possession since the late 19th century, with Dominique Lafon leading the estate's operations since the 1980s. Domaine des Comtes Lafon is particularly renowned for its exceptional Chardonnay wines, which are produced from the domain's esteemed vineyards in Meursault, Volnay, and Monthélie. The estate's winemaking approach emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to shine through in the wines. Domaine des Comtes Lafon is recognized as one of the top producers in the Mâconnais, known for its focus on quality, elegance, and minerality.
