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COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
100% Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Des Comtes Lafon
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru from Domaine Des Comtes Lafon is a 2021 vintage red wine, exclusively Pinot Noir, from the Monthélie Premier Cru appellation in Burgundy, France. The estate, a pioneer in biodynamic farming since the 1990s, cultivates this wine from a 1.06-hectare parcel on a steep, southeast-facing slope with pebbly marl and clay soils over limestone. The 2021 growing season was notably challenging due to frost and cool weather, requiring grapes to be left on the vine longer to achieve ripeness. This vintage reflects the domaine's meticulous approach and the resilience of its terroir. Domaine Des Comtes Lafon, established in the 19th century, is now led by the next generation, continuing a legacy of producing terroir-expressive wines with minimal intervention.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€98
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine des Comtes Lafon converted its entire estate to biodynamic farming in the 1990s.
Fact 02
The 2021 vintage saw severe crop loss due to frost and rain, making this wine exceptionally rare.
Fact 03
The Les Duresses vineyard is situated on a steep, southeast-facing hillside.
Fact 04
No new oak was used in the aging of this 2021 vintage.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru is produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes from Domaine Des Comtes Lafon's biodynamically farmed vineyards. The 2021 vintage involved careful management of challenging weather conditions, with grapes left to hang longer to achieve ripeness. Fermentations were reported to be smooth. The wine was aged exclusively in one-year-old barrels, a technique that avoids new oak influence and allows the fruit and terroir to shine. The domaine's winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, respecting the natural expression of the grapes and the specific vineyard site.
