Domaine des Héritiers du Comte Lafon Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine 2023
Héritiers du Comte Lafon · Domaine des Héritiers du Comte Lafon
When Dominique Lafon—the man behind some of Burgundy's most coveted Meursaults—turned his attention to the Mâconnais in 1999, the results were predictably excellent. This entry-level white delivers a compelling push-pull between ripe fruit generosity and limestone-driven tension. It's Burgundy Chardonnay at its most honest and accessible.
Nose
White peach, green apple, and citrus blossom open cleanly, followed by a subtle honeyed quality and a chalky mineral note that signals serious terroir beneath the fruit.
Palate
Taut and vibrant with excellent concentration for its appellation. Crisp green apple and citrus drive the palate while a round, almost creamy mid-palate texture creates tension with the bright acidity. Faint notes of toasted almond appear on the back palate.
Finish
Medium with clean mineral persistence, lingering citrus, and a saline freshness that demands another sip.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Biodynamically farmed parcels in Milly-Lamartine on limestone and clay soils
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Goat cheese salad with roasted hazelnuts and shaved fennel
Founded by Dominique Lafon of the legendary Domaine des Comtes Lafon in Meursault, this sister domaine in the Mâconnais farms biodynamically across multiple appellations, bringing grand cru philosophy to everyday Burgundy.
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