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Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Montrachet Grand Cru 2008
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
Lafon's 2008 Montrachet Grand Cru is showing well, though it can't match the lovely 2009. Offering up a creamy, lactic bouquet of sweet orchard fruit and orange oil, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and racy, with a comparatively taut, streamlined profile by the standards of this cuvée.
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.
