Domaine des Comtes Lafon – Meursault Premier Cru Charmes 2019 – Burgundy France

Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Premier Cru Charmes 2019 is a biodynamically farmed Chardonnay from one of Meursault’s most renowned Premier Cru vineyards. Rich and ample yet remarkably precise, it showcases the balance, energy, and transparency that define the best wines of the 2019 vintage.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru Charmes, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2019
• 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 citrus, orchard fruit, stone fruit
• Savory: Roasted nuts, white flowers, mineral notes
• Structure: Rich, energetic, and long

The challenging 2019 season reduced yields but delivered outstanding fruit quality. Dominique Lafon described the whites as wines of energy and transparency, and Charmes beautifully balances the generosity of the vintage with freshness, mineral depth, and impressive precision.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of Meursault’s most iconic Premier Cru vineyards
• Combines richness and texture with freshness and mineral drive
• A compelling expression of the highly regarded 2019 vintage

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

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

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of elite white Burgundy
✓ Lovers of rich yet precise Chardonnay
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple white wines