Domaine des Comtes Lafon – Meursault Désirée Monopole 2019 – Burgundy France

Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Désirée Monopole 2019 is a rare Chardonnay from the domaine’s monopole vineyard located in the lieu-dit Les Petures, just below Charmes. Precise, exotic, and deeply expressive, it combines richness and elegance with the energy and transparency that define the 2019 vintage.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2019
• Vineyard: Désirée Monopole (Les Petures)
• Vineyard Area: 0.43 hectares
• Soils: Thin red clay
• Exposure: Easterly
• Farming: Biodynamic farming
• Style: Village-level white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, stone fruit, orchard fruit
• Savory: White flowers, mineral notes, subtle spice
• Structure: Energetic, precise, and persistent

The 2019 growing season brought lower yields due to frost and summer heat, yet produced wines of exceptional quality. Dominique Lafon described the vintage as one of energy and transparency for the whites, qualities that shine through in Désirée. The wine balances generosity and concentration with freshness, precision, and a remarkably long finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Rare monopole bottling from Domaine des Comtes Lafon
• Located just below the famed Charmes vineyard in Meursault
• Combines richness, finesse, and terroir transparency

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, scallops, or roasted monkfish
• Roast chicken with morels and cream sauce
• Comté, Beaufort, or aged Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of rare Burgundy monopoles
✓ Lovers of precise, terroir-driven Chardonnay
✓ Drinkers seeking richness balanced by freshness and energy
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, fruit-forward white wines