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Domaine des Comtes Lafon’s Meursault Genevrières Premier Cru 2012 is an exemplary expression of top-tier white Burgundy. Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay, this cuvée hails from the revered Premier Cru site of Genevrières, prized for its old vines and meticulously tended vineyards. The year 2012 offered a challenging growing season in Burgundy, but the limited yields resulted in concentrated, finely structured wines. Lafon is celebrated for both organic and biodynamic practices, ensuring a pure translation of terroir. The wine is vinified and aged in French oak barrels, usually with a portion of new oak to add texture and complexity, but never overwhelming the wine’s inherent elegance. In the glass, expect layered aromas of ripe citrus, white flowers, toasted hazelnuts, and delicate mineral notes, with a palate that balances richness and freshness, carried by a long, sapid finish.
Meursault is situated in the Côte de Beaune, heartland of Burgundy’s great whites. This region is distinguished by its limestone-clay soils, which endow Chardonnay with nuanced minerality and tension. The cool continental climate ensures a slowly maturing grape, preserving acidity even in riper years. Meursault itself has a storied reputation for producing wines that marry depth and finesse, largely thanks to its unique subsoil variations and generations of devoted winemakers.
This Genevrières Premier Cru pairs beautifully with refined dishes. It is superb with butter-poached lobster, seared scallops or a classic roasted chicken with morels and cream. For a regional touch, try it alongside escargots de Bourgogne in garlic-parsley butter or a delicate quenelle de brochet. Mature cheeses like Comté, Beaufort, or aged goat’s cheese highlight its textural richness and gentle acidity.
For maximum aromatic expression, serve this wine at 12-14°C. Decanting thirty minutes before serving reveals its full aromatic complexity, especially in its youth. Enjoy this outstanding Meursault over the coming decade for layers of evolving nuance.
