At a glance

Producer

Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Region

Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$150 - $220

Tasting profile

Notes of white flowers, citrus peel, wet stone, and subtle honey with a minerally backbone. Palate is focused with chalky texture and fresh acidity.

Evolution: With age, expect development of richer honeyed notes, toasted nuts, and creamy texture, enhancing complexity and depth.

At peak: A beautifully balanced wine combining richness and elegance, with layered minerality and persistent finish.

Structure

Acidity

High, vibrant acidity that supports long aging

Tannins

Minimal (typical for white Burgundy)

Alcohol

13.0% - 13.5%

Aging potential

20+ years due to precise terroir, rigorous producer standards and vintage quality.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2048

Optimal window

2022 to 2051

Current status

Approaching early maturity with excellent aging potential

Current condition

The wine is currently accessible but benefits from additional bottle aging to develop complexity.

2016 was a classic vintage in Meursault, combining ripe fruit and crisp acidity enabling long graceful aging. Domaine des Comtes Lafon's Clos de la Barre vineyard is a highly regarded monopole with soils that impart a stony precision and the producer’s meticulous biodynamic practices enhance longevity.

Food pairing

Ideal with rich seafood (lobster, scallops), roasted chicken with herbs, creamy mushroom dishes, and aged soft cheeses like Comté.

Serving

Serving temperature

12-14°C / 54-57°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Domaine des Comtes Lafon employs hand-harvesting, cover crops to enhance soil health, minimal intervention winemaking with natural yeasts, energy-efficient cellar operations, and recycles packaging. Water use is optimized with drip irrigation avoided in favor of dry farming. Packaging uses lightweight glass bottles.

The estate’s dedication to biodynamic viticulture improves biodiversity and soil vitality, while careful winery practices reduce energy and water consumption. Though transportation emissions exist for export, the provenance and longevity reduce need for replacements. Overall, the wine scores highly on sustainability scales balanced by traditional European practices and environmental stewardship.