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

Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Premier Cru Perrières 2019 is a biodynamically farmed Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s most revered white wine vineyards. Drawn from two parcels in Perrières Dessous and Ginette, it combines precision, mineral intensity, and remarkable finesse with the depth and longevity for which this legendary terroir is known.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru Perrières, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2019
• Vines: Planted in 1955 and 1983
• Vineyard Area: 0.91 hectares
• Parcels: Perrières Dessous and Ginette
• Soils: Limestone, marl, and clay
• Exposure: Southeast
• Farming: Biodynamic farming
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, lemon zest, orchard fruit
• Savory: White flowers, crushed stone, chalky minerality
• Structure: Vibrant, focused, and exceptionally long

Perrières is often regarded as the most complete and mineral-driven of Meursault’s Premier Crus, producing wines of remarkable tension and longevity. The challenging 2019 growing season reduced yields but delivered outstanding fruit quality. Dominique Lafon described the whites as wines of energy and transparency, qualities that shine through in this precise and layered expression of Perrières.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of the most celebrated white wine terroirs in Burgundy
• Historic Lafon holdings in Perrières Dessous and Ginette
• Combines mineral intensity, elegance, and extraordinary aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, turbot, or Dover sole
• Roast chicken with truffles or morel mushrooms
• Comté, Beaufort, or aged Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of elite white Burgundy
✓ Lovers of mineral-driven Chardonnay with precision and depth
✓ Drinkers seeking wines capable of decades of development
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, fruit-forward white wines