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Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Baronne 2023

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A walled village clos that Lafon farms on its own, roughly two and a half hectares of forty-year-old vines that came to the domaine in 2011 when the old Domaine Rene Manuel estate was broken up, and that were first bottled separately with the 2012 vintage. Village Meursault is where a domaine's farming shows most plainly, and the Baronne answers with presence and mineral drive rather than easy richness. The estate has been fully biodynamic since 1998, early for Burgundy, and is now in the hands of Lea and Pierre Lafon, the fifth generation, after Dominique stepped back at the end of 2021. 2023 was a vintage of balance on the Cote de Beaune, with picking starting at the end of August and whites where acidity, fruit and alcohol landed in harmony. Approachable in a few years, with the structure to run a decade.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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Robert Parker

90 points

"As usual, the 2023 Meursault Clos de la Baronne is the softest, roundest wine in the cellar, offering up notes of honeyed pears and flowers followed by a broad, medium to full-bodied palate." —William Kelley

More about Domaine des Comtes Lafon

I remember tasting with Dominique Lafon about 30 years ago in the very cold cellars below Clos de la Barre. We had the reds first, which is Burgundian tradition. Dominique commented that he was having a great time making the red wines and that he thought his reds were getting really good. I had to agree.

He has now retired from Domaine des Comtes Lafon. Lea is the winemaker and Pierre is running the business. Which means Dominique will undoubtedly be spending more time on his wholly owned negociant project. I look forward to drinking the Volnay 1er Cru les Lurets on New Year's Eve 2030!

The négociant wines have taken a big step up with the stunning 2022 and 2023 vintages. The future is looking bright chez Lafon.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Style

    Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Turbot or halibut in beurre blanc, crab, roast chicken, or a young Comte.

Tasting Profile

Dry and taut, with lemon, white peach and crushed stone. Medium-bodied, with bright acidity and a mineral, almost salty finish. The oak is subtle; this is about drive rather than richness.

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