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COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
100% Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine des Comtes Lafon
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2021 Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru by Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a testament to resilience in a difficult vintage. Despite a significant crop reduction, the wine embodies a classic, elegant Burgundy style, prized for its transparency and finesse. Domaine des Comtes Lafon, a legendary producer known for its Meursault whites, applies its purist winemaking philosophy to its red wines, aiming to express the unique character of each terroir. The estate, with a history dating back to the late 19th century and managed by Dominique Lafon since 1983, is committed to biodynamic and organic viticulture. This particular wine hails from the Les Duresses Premier Cru vineyard in Monthélie, Côte de Beaune, a region known for producing wines of distinction. The 2021 vintage is characterized by its classical profile, a result of challenging weather conditions that led to lower yields but preserved aromatic purity and terroir expression.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€95
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2021 harvest for this cuvée saw a two-thirds loss of the crop due to adverse weather.
Fact 02
Domaine des Comtes Lafon has been certified organic since 1998.
Fact 03
No new oak was used for aging this 2021 vintage; only one-year-old barrels were employed.
Fact 04
The Les Duresses vineyard parcel is on a steep, southeast-facing slope.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine des Comtes Lafon practices biodynamic and certified organic viticulture, with a focus on minimal intervention. For the 2021 Monthélie-Les Duresses, grapes were harvested last from the Les Duresses vineyard to achieve optimal ripeness, despite challenging vintage conditions that led to a significantly reduced yield. The winemaking process likely involves gentle handling of the grapes and traditional fermentation methods. Aging took place entirely in one-year-old oak barrels, a deliberate choice to support the wine's delicate profile and highlight its terroir expression rather than oak influence.
