Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Montrachet Grand Cru 2004

robert_parker91

Reviewed by: Neal Martin

Comparing the 2004 Montrachet against the 2002, the latter is clearly the superior wine. The aromatics feel a little discombobulated at first, with suggestions of TCA or sulphur reduction. But allowing the wine to breathe, my conclusion is that it displays that mulchy, herbaceous element that afflicts so many 2004 Burgundies. The palate is still quite attractive with a fine line of acidity, notes of walnut and smoke, though there is just a touch of greenness marring the finish. This is a perplexing Montrachet that feels a little out of sorts. Tasted September 2013.

vinous96

Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer

(this had been in tank three weeks and was fined ten days before I tasted it) Deeply pitched aromas of clove, iodine and charred oak, lifted by white flowers. Lush and fat but with terrific verve. The elegant side of Montrachet rather than simply big or powerful; in fact, today this comes across as less powerful than the Perrieres. Very fresh flavors of pear, iodine and flowers. Finishes supple and extremely long.

vinous96

Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer

Exotic aromas of pineapple, orange zest, iodine and menthol. Then wonderfully fat and nectar-like, with rare depth of fruit for the vintage. Boasts great richness without any heaviness. Really expands in the mouth and goes on and on on the very long, dry finish. Among the strongest 2004 samples I tasted on my most recent trip.