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DN
95
RP
94
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2020 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Porusots

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The 2020 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Porusots is a profound expression of this lesser-known but exceptional terroir. This opulent white Burgundy offers an intense bouquet of ripe yellow fruits, white flowers, and Crushed stones, with subtle notes of toasted almonds and exotic spices. On the palate, it displays remarkable power and concentration, balanced by vibrant acidity and a distinct mineral core, culminating in a long, complex finish that promises exceptional aging potential of 15-20 years.


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95

Lovely purity of fruit, with ripe apple, apricot and quince aromas, then hints of white flowers, citrus peel and spice. The texture is rich, waxy, and long; a superb wine. Lafon has nearly a hectare in Porusots, acquired from René Manuel in a métayage agreement in 2010. In 2020 the grapes were picked at 13.5% potential alcohol and lightly crushed prior to being run into cask (25% new) for fermentation and ageing.

Decanter
94

A particular success this year is the 2020 Meursault 1er Cru Porusots, a lovely wine that wafts from the glass with notes of crisp orchard fruit, citrus zest, white flowers, blanched almonds and wheat toast. Medium to full-bodied, tangy and chiseled, it's vibrant, concentrated and incisive, concluding with a chalky finish. Assessed at this early juncture, it's as good a Porusots as I can remember tasting chez Lafon.

Robert Parker
The Estate

Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a renowned wine estate located in Meursault, Burgundy, France. Founded in 1894 by Jules Lafon, it has been under the stewardship of Dominique Lafon since 1984. The domaine is particularly famous for its white wines, especially its Meursault and Montrachet Grand Cru. It manages about 14 hectares of vineyards, including some of the most prestigious plots in Meursault.

2020 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Porusots 2020
2020
2020

Lafon's Hidden Gem Shines Bright

The 2020 growing season in Meursault was characterized by warm, dry conditions, resulting in an early harvest with fully ripe grapes. Domaine des Comtes Lafon's old vines in the Porusots vineyard, coupled with their biodynamic practices, allowed the vines to withstand the heat stress and produce grapes of exceptional quality. The estate's precise picking decisions and gentle winemaking approach preserved freshness while capturing the intensity and richness of this solar vintage.

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