Domaine des Comtes Lafon – Meursault Premier Cru Charmes 2009 – Burgundy France

Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Premier Cru Charmes 2009 is a biodynamically farmed Chardonnay from one of Meursault’s most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Rich, ample, and deeply expressive, it showcases the generosity and texture for which Charmes is renowned while retaining the mineral precision that defines Domaine des Comtes Lafon.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru Charmes, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2009
• Vine Age: Planted in 1946, 1963, and 1996
• Vineyard Area: 1.90 hectares
• Soils: Limestone, clay, and crumbly rock
• Exposure: Southeast
• Farming: Biodynamic farming
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Ripe orchard fruit, citrus, stone fruit
• Savory: Roasted nuts, white flowers, mineral notes
• Structure: Rich, creamy, and persistent

Charmes is often considered the most generous and approachable of Meursault’s great Premier Crus, producing wines of impressive texture and depth. Domaine des Comtes Lafon’s old-vine holdings bring concentration and complexity while preserving the freshness and mineral backbone that allow the wine to evolve gracefully for many years.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of Meursault’s most iconic Premier Cru vineyards
• Old-vine fruit delivers depth and concentration
• Combines richness and generosity with Lafon’s hallmark precision

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, crab, or roasted turbot
• Roast chicken with cream sauces and mushrooms
• Comté, Beaufort, or aged Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of top white Burgundy
✓ Lovers of rich, textured Chardonnay
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, crisp white wines