At a glance

Producer

Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Region

Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$120-$160 per bottle

Tasting profile

Fresh notes of citrus, white flowers, stone fruits with subtle minerality

Evolution: Develops richer texture, complex nutty and honeyed notes, and flinty minerality over time

At peak: Complex layered aromas with integrated oak, creamy mouthfeel, and persistent finish

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high acidity, well balanced

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

13-13.5%

Aging potential

Excellent aging potential of 12-15+ years due to producer quality and terroir

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2043

Optimal window

2023 to 2046

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

Showing primary fruit and floral aromas with developing secondary complexity

The 2018 vintage in Meursault was ripe and structured, allowing the wine to gain complexity over a decade or more. Domaine des Comtes Lafon’s Clos de la Barre vineyard is renowned for producing white Burgundy with strong aging potential due to balanced acidity, vineyard site quality, and meticulous winemaking.

Food pairing

Excellent match with roasted chicken, lobster with butter sauce, creamy risotto, and aged hard cheeses

Serving

Serving temperature

12-14°C / 54-57°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Focus on careful vineyard management, limited chemical usage, soil conservation, and selective hand harvesting

While not officially certified, Domaine des Comtes Lafon practices responsible vineyard stewardship emphasizing soil health and minimal intervention. Shipping impacts are typical for European wines, but the producer’s commitment to quality viticulture partially offsets environmental footprint.