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Domaine des Comtes Lafon’s Meursault Perrières 2010 is a benchmark white Burgundy, crafted predominantly from Chardonnay grapes, as is traditional in the appellation. This cuvée, sourced from the Premier Cru vineyard "Perrières", exemplifies both the pedigree of the terroir and the meticulous approach of the Lafon estate. The 2010 vintage was marked by cool spring conditions and a relatively late harvest, resulting in wines with remarkable precision, tension, and aromatic purity. Vinification typically includes gentle pressing, fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels (with a proportion of new wood), lending both complexity and textural finesse, all while respecting the fresh minerality inherent to the site.
Meursault is a jewel of the Côte de Beaune, renowned for producing generous yet mineral-driven white wines. The "Perrières" climat is considered by many as the finest Premier Cru in the appellation, its stony soils and excellent drainage fostering wines of great depth and longevity. The relatively cool mesoclimate, in combination with the limestone-dominated soils, imparts a fine-boned structure, chiselled minerality and vibrant tension. The history of the Côte de Beaune is steeped in viticultural tradition, with domaines such as Comtes Lafon shaping the reputation of Meursault as one of the world’s leading terroirs for Chardonnay.
Meursault Perrières 2010 is a superb partner to refined, delicate dishes. Its vivid acidity and layered structure pair exquisitely with noble seafood such as lobster, scallops or turbot in beurre blanc. Poultry dishes in creamy sauces are also elevated by the wine’s richness and freshness; think Bresse chicken with morels or a classic quenelle de brochet. For a touch of regionality, try it with escargots de Bourgogne or a gently truffled egg en cocotte.
For optimal appreciation, serve this Meursault Perrières at 11-13°C. Decanting for up to 30 minutes can help the wine reveal its full aromatic spectrum, particularly in youth. If cellaring, this 2010 vintage has the potential to evolve beautifully for another decade or more.
