Wines Meursault Domaine S Comtes Lafon - 2018

Domaine des Comtes Lafon’s Meursault 2018 is a striking example of Burgundy’s fine white wines. Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, this vintage synthesises the essence of Meursault: expressive, complex, and elegant. The 2018 vintage benefited from a warm, dry growing season, resulting in wines of generosity, ripeness, and aromatic density. Vineyard parcels are rooted in the classic marl and limestone soils of La Côte de Beaune, contributing mineral intensity and finesse to the final cuvée. The domaine is renowned for biodynamic viticulture, and for patient, careful vinification, with extended lees contact in fine French oak barrels, some new, to build both structure and nuance.

The village of Meursault, nestled within the Côte de Beaune, occupies a privileged place in Burgundy’s history of great Chardonnay. The region’s temperate continental climate, with marked seasonal changes and cool nights, encourages gradual grape ripening that preserves natural acidity and supports development of intricate aromas. The soils reflect centuries of geological formation, with their mix of clay, marl, and stony limestone fostering both power and precision in the wines. Combine this with the domaine’s legendary stewardship and the result is a white Burgundy capable of graceful ageing and pronounced complexity.

On the table, Meursault’s creamy texture and layered flavours of toasted hazelnut, ripe stone fruit, fresh citrus, and subtle butter make it ideally suited to fine cuisine. Classic pairings include scallops seared in brown butter, roast chicken with a tarragon cream sauce, or firm, delicately flavoured cheeses like Comté or aged Gruyère. A more regional approach might see it alongside escargots à la bourguignonne or a fine quenelle de brochet in a light sauce.

For optimal enjoyment, decant the wine if possible to allow its bouquet to blossom, and serve at a temperature between 12-14°C. This range allows the wine’s full aromatic spectrum and textured palate to reveal themselves, highlighting both freshness and the deep, resonant character so typical of Meursault.