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Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Montrachet Grand Cru 2013
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2013 Montrachet Grand Cru from Dominique Lafon was cheekily demonstrating a “Coche-Dury”-like reduction on the nose that I must admit was very seductive, although Dominique suggested that it will disappear by the time of bottling. The palate is well balanced, tightly wound at the moment, but there are some lovely walnut and spice notes toward the fiery finish and lip-smacking salinity that urges you to take another sip. Bon vin!
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted blind at the annual “Burgfest” tasting in Bouilland. The 2013 Montrachet Grand Cru was a perplexing wine of three 2013 Montrachets served blind. It was burdened with a massive reduction on the nose that renders it indecipherable as a Montrachet. The palate is likewise very reduced and is denuded a sense of precision and mineralité. I am not sure what happened here? Maybe it will take years to eat up the sulfur dioxide? I will hopefully get another chance to taste this and pray that it was a one-off bottle. However, it does make me wonder whether there is just too much sulfur here? Tasted May 2016.
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.
