Domaine des Comtes Lafon – Meursault Premier Cru Charmes 2013 – Burgundy France

Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Premier Cru Charmes 2013 is a biodynamically farmed Chardonnay from one of Meursault’s most renowned Premier Cru vineyards. Combining richness, freshness, and mineral tension, it highlights the elegance and terroir transparency that have made Charmes a benchmark of white Burgundy.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru Charmes, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2013
• 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: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, orchard fruit, white peach
• Savory: White flowers, roasted nuts, mineral notes
• Structure: Elegant, fresh, and persistent

The Charmes vineyard is prized for producing wines that combine Meursault’s signature richness with remarkable balance and finesse. Domaine des Comtes Lafon’s biodynamic farming and meticulous vineyard work allow the character of this celebrated terroir to shine through with clarity and precision.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Benchmark Premier Cru from one of Meursault’s great vineyards
• Balances generosity and elegance beautifully
• Built to develop complexity and nuance with age

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Seared scallops, lobster, or Dover sole
• Roast chicken with herbs and cream sauce
• Comté, Beaufort, or aged alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of elite white Burgundy
✓ Drinkers who appreciate richness balanced by freshness
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, fruit-forward white wines