Meursault, 2000 White Wine
Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Meursault, White
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 13%
Price:
$241.71 USD
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Description
Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a highly regarded Burgundy producer known for its exceptional wines, especially white wines made from Chardonnay in the Meursault appellation. The 2000 vintage was generally a good year for Burgundy, producing wines with elegance and balance.
Tasting Notes : The 2000 Meursault from Domain des Comtes Lafon has a golden yellow appearance that has deepened with age.On the Nose there are rich aromas of ripe stone fruits (peach, apricot), citrus (lemon, lime), floral notes, and hints of honey, butter, and nuts. On the palate the wine is full-bodied and complex with flavors of ripe fruits, citrus zest, and a creamy texture, balanced by vibrant acidity and a mineral backbone. The wine has a long and persistent with lingering fruit and mineral notes.
Food pairing
Pair with rich seafood dishes (lobster, scallops), roasted poultry, creamy cheeses, or mushroom-based dishes.
About Domain des Comtes Lafon
Based in Meursault, the domaine was established by Jules Lafon in the early 20th century. The estate comprises 13.8 hectares under vine, with some plots purchased as early as 1918 (including their Montrachet parcel), and others inherited when Lafon married Marie Boch.
Jules Lafon was a lawyer by trade until 1931, when he gave up his post to devote his time to winemaking. As mayor of Meursault, Lafon initiated the restoring of the traditional meal held at the end of the harvest, bringing together the workers and owners of the village’s domaines. He invited 35 of his friends to a small banquet and the Paulée de MeursauIt was born – an event that has continued ever since and today attracts 100s of wine enthusiasts from all over the world.
When Jules Lafon died in 1940, the estate entered a period of crisis. His son Pierre died four years later, and the other two Henri and René were in dispute over the estate, and it was nearly sold in 1955. Many of the vineyards were leased out to tenant farmers during this time, but René Lafon regained control in 1956 and gave the estate its current name, Domaine des Comtes
Condition
Good
