Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre 2021
Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Dominique Lafon's monopole Clos de la Barre is a masterclass in Meursault — generous but never heavy, oaked but never woody. The 2021 vintage captures a cooler year's tension, resulting in a wine that pulses with energy. Drink now through 2035.
Nose
White flowers and citrus zest open cleanly, joined by toasted hazelnut and a subtle honey note that deepens with air. There is a chalky mineral quality that runs beneath the fruit like a second voice.
Palate
Medium-bodied with striking precision. Apple and citrus weave through a creamy texture, while toasted oak provides structure rather than flavor. The acidity is exact — taut enough to carve the palate without austerity.
Finish
Long and mineral-driven, with citrus and toasted almond fading into a clean, stony dryness. The fruit seems to vanish into the mineral framework, leaving a sense of place rather than flavor.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Clos de la Barre, monopole, Meursault village
- Alcohol
- 13.3%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Roasted turbot with beurre blanc and tarragon
Cultivated biodynamically within the walled Clos de la Barre monopole vineyard in the heart of Meursault, this 2021 was vinified and aged in oak barrels — roughly 25% new — by Dominique Lafon, one of Burgundy's most revered vignerons.
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