Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Charmes Premier Cru Burgundy France, 2021, 750
Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Charmes Premier Cru Burgundy France, 2021, 750
95(Decanter): "The ’21 Charmes from Lafon shows more definition and lemony freshness than customary for this lieu-dit, yet it is not lacking richness. There are pitch-perfect aromas of lemon peel and white flowers but also richer notes of nectarine and marzipan. The texture is silky and surprisingly vibrant. It will open to show its full potential in a few years and should age well for the next twenty years. The grapes come from a 1.71-hectare parcel in Charmes-Dessus near the border with Puligny. Drinking Window: 2025-2045. (10/31/22)"
95 Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Sitting near the border of Puligny and composed primarily from the Charmes Dessus (1 ha), with just a bit of Dessous (0.2 ha) as well, this is vinous, pretty and expressive. Charming, as it were. Yellow cherries, apple core, citrus zest and Anjou pear mingle with toasty bread crusts. (2023)"
93-95' Sweet Spot Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A cool, pure and wonderfully elegant if distinctly restrained nose reluctantly presents its aromas of citrus, floral and spiced apple. On the palate this is almost a blend of the Genevrières and Perrières as there is some of each attribute on the middleweight flavors including minerality, intensity and focused power on the refined, balanced and highly complex finale. This is excellent and should age accordingly. Drink: 2033+. (6/10/23)"
92-94 Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru, volume reduced by half, has a slightly reduced yet compelling bouquet with yellow fruit, hazelnut, sea spray and light chalky notes that blossom in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a concentrated opening thanks to those 95-year-old vines, powerful and perhaps the densest wine with plenty of extract on the finish. Expect a long-term Meursault here. Drink: 2025-2042. (Nov 2022)"
