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Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Meursault 1er Cru Les Gouttes d'Or 2020
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2020 Meursault Goutte d'Or 1er Cru has a lovely bouquet with fine delineation, orange pith and apricot, hazelnut with a touch of flint. The palate is beautifully balanced with insistent grip on the entry, more saline than the Bouchères, fine delineation with great precision on the finish. Very...complete. Closure: Diam 30
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Another success is the 2020 Meursault 1er Cru Goutte d'Or, a medium to full-bodied, chiseled and tightly wound wine evocative of pear, lime zest, freshly baked bread and toasted almonds. Bright and concentrated, I suspect it will flesh out with further élevage to offer a more textural, enveloping profile in bottle.
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.
