Domaine des Comtes Lafon – Montrachet Grand Cru 2018 – Burgundy France

Domaine des Comtes Lafon Montrachet Grand Cru 2018 is a biodynamically farmed Chardonnay from one of the most prestigious vineyard sites on earth. Rich, complex, and remarkably precise, it captures both the generosity of the 2018 vintage and the extraordinary character of Montrachet.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Montrachet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2018
• Vineyard Area: 0.32 hectares
• Acquired: 1918–1919
• Soils: Limestone, marl, clay, gravel, and calcareous soils
• Exposure: Southeasterly
• Farming: Biodynamic farming
• Style: Grand Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, stone fruit, ripe orchard fruit
• Savory: Hazelnut, white flowers, crushed stone
• Structure: Rich, tense, complex, and extraordinarily persistent

The warm and abundant 2018 growing season produced wines of concentration and richness, yet the finest examples retained freshness and balance. Montrachet’s unique combination of limestone-rich soils and ideal exposition gives rise to a wine of immense depth and mineral energy, capable of aging for decades while gaining complexity and nuance.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of the most iconic Chardonnay vineyards in the world
• Historic Grand Cru holding of Domaine des Comtes Lafon
• Monumental depth, precision, and aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, langoustines, or caviar service
• Turbot, Dover sole, or delicate shellfish preparations
• Comté Réserve, Beaufort d’Alpage, or aged alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of the world's greatest white wines
✓ Serious Burgundy enthusiasts
✓ Drinkers seeking a benchmark expression of Chardonnay
✕ Not ideal if you are looking for a simple or casual white wine