Domaine des Comtes Lafon – Meursault Clos de la Baronne 2017 – Burgundy France

Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Baronne 2017 is a Chardonnay from the domaine’s monopole vineyard, offering balance, tension, and remarkable transparency. Produced from a vintage that combined healthy yields with excellent fruit quality, it showcases the classic, age-worthy style of Comtes Lafon whites.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2017
• Vineyard: Clos de la Baronne (Monopole)
• First Bottled: 2012
• Vineyard Area: 2.7 hectares
• Soils: Clay and limestone
• Exposure: Southeasterly
• Farming: Biodynamic farming
• Style: Village-level white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, stone fruit, orchard fruit
• Savory: White flowers, wet stone, subtle spice
• Structure: Tense, balanced, and persistent

Following the challenging 2016 vintage, 2017 brought abundant healthy fruit and straightforward vinifications. Dominique Lafon described the white wines as classic and built to age, a profile reflected here in the wine’s freshness, structure, and long mineral finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Monopole vineyard bottled separately since 2012
• A classic and age-worthy expression of the 2017 vintage
• Combines freshness, precision, and terroir transparency

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Seared scallops, turbot, or lobster
• Roast chicken with herbs and cream sauces
• Comté, Beaufort, or aged alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of fine white Burgundy
✓ Drinkers who enjoy structured, age-worthy Chardonnay
✕ Not ideal if you prefer heavily oaked or tropical-style whites