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Domaine des Comtes Lafon Monthelie 1er Cru Les Duresses 2022

Name: Domaine des Comtes Lafon Monthelie 1er Cru Les Duresses 2022
Brand: Beaune Imports [BEI]
SKU: SF-BEI--072325-24
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$89⁹⁹

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Antonio Galloni

96 points

"A whiff of white smoke and sweet sage gives way to mint-laced black cherries and hints of balsamic spice as the alluring 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva blossoms in the glass. It presents a sweet-and-sour sensation, washing across the palate with soft and pliant textures as ripe wild berry fruits swirl across a stream of brilliant acidity. A tinge of tart citrus embellishes the close. The 2019 finishes long yet structured and intense, leaving a saturation of blackberry and a savory herbal thrust. This is an exceptionally refined and graceful Riserva from Gianni Brunelli. Fantastic." —Eric Guido

Robert Parker

97 points

"The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a beautifully intense and rich expression of Sangiovese. Only 3,600 bottles and some larger formats were created. The wine is expertly played out with hydrated tannins, bold fruit flavors and a long finish. This epic wine follows in the footsteps of the 2016 vintage, probably the best ever in my view. This estate does an excellent job of combining power and elegance in perfect unison and balance." —Monica Larner

Jancis Robinson

17 points

"Lustrous mid ruby. Brooding, deep raspberry nose with earthy mineral and exotic spice touches. Racy acidity and fragrant raspberry fruit with a lightness of touch that comes as a complete surprise after the nose. Elegant, finely ground tannins. In an unsettled state so a little more patience is needed."

Decanter

95 points

"Among those estate that don't produce a Riserva every vintage, Gianni Brunelli's last release was in 2016. While it encapsulated the depth and classicism of that vintage, this 2019 plays to the year's expressiveness and elegance. There is beautiful clarity of lavender and cherry blossom on a backdrop of dry, sunbaked earth. The palate is equally perfumed, bringing in accents of fennel and tarragon, and sappy acidity magnifies the sheer tastiness. Fine-boned, almost delicate in structure, yet the wine endures and persists."

Wine Spectator

92 points

"Mint and menthol mingle with black cherry and blackberry fruit in this fluid red. Firmly structured, with well-endowed tannins gracing the finish. In the end, the equilibrium tips toward the tannins."

Kerin O'Keefe

98 points

"Fragrant and loaded with finesse, the stunning Gianni Brunelli 2019 Brunello Riserva mesmerizes with its intense aromas of camphor, purple flower, wild berry, underbrush, cedar and dark exotic spice. Full-bodied and showing restrained elegance, the vibrant, savory palate features juicy Morello cherry, wild raspberry, star anise and spiced orange zest set against firm, fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity keeps it vibrant and balanced. It's still youthfully austere at this stage so give it time to fully develop even more complexity." —Kerin O'Keefe

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.