Greenish gold color, this is so young and tight, quite unyielding even with time in glass. All the material is here, it’s got so much tension, give it time and it should be spectacular in 5-10 years (or more?)
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Pourred and drank through 2h. Drinking seamlessly now. A complex Goutte d’Or. Classic nose of almond, frangipanne, white flowers. Palate adds yellow fruits and evolving voluptous lactic notes. Great length.
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high marks for deliciousness, Lafon has done well in this vintage in my experience. Moderately reduced and fresh, the fruit is pleasing and leans towards riper citrus and stone fruit. I don't detect much in the way of minerals, and there's moderate density/depth of fruit. I'm not sure these get better but they're in an excellent place right here
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Electric yum yum sauce. Spreads across the palate and lights up every tastebud. Snap, crackle, KA-POW!
Surprised how accessible this was from the first sip. Of course it *could* develop many more years, but it’s difficult to regret drinking “too young” when it makes you do the happy dance.
This wine possesses that truly special character of the greatest Burgundy: providing immense pleasure with pure and delightful fruit — while also stimulating the intellect with countless beautiful and subtle nuances revealing themselves from moment to moment. It’s a wine that would thrill newbies and geeks alike.
Yet another stellar ‘17 from Comtes Lafon, wow did the winemaker nail this vintage. I am almost tempted to try a bottle of Perrieres — but that would truly be infanticide no?
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Meget pen nese. Knapp og noe reduktiv. Vanskelig å ta som Lafon på dette unge stadiet. Ren og strålende. Så utrolig god i munn. Beskjeden modning på frukten. Utrolig bra syre. Moden, men vibrerende/elektrisk. Lang og syrlig.
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4/26/2024 - Alex G. Likes this wine:
Greenish gold color, this is so young and tight, quite unyielding even with time in glass. All the material is here, it’s got so much tension, give it time and it should be spectacular in 5-10 years (or more?)
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6/9/2023 - fabchave Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pourred and drank through 2h.
Drinking seamlessly now.
A complex Goutte d’Or.
Classic nose of almond, frangipanne, white flowers.
Palate adds yellow fruits and evolving voluptous lactic notes. Great length.
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9/22/2022 - kr522 wrote: 93 Points
high marks for deliciousness, Lafon has done well in this vintage in my experience. Moderately reduced and fresh, the fruit is pleasing and leans towards riper citrus and stone fruit. I don't detect much in the way of minerals, and there's moderate density/depth of fruit. I'm not sure these get better but they're in an excellent place right here
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8/24/2021 - Alex G. Likes this wine:
Electric yum yum sauce. Spreads across the palate and lights up every tastebud. Snap, crackle, KA-POW!
Surprised how accessible this was from the first sip. Of course it *could* develop many more years, but it’s difficult to regret drinking “too young” when it makes you do the happy dance.
This wine possesses that truly special character of the greatest Burgundy: providing immense pleasure with pure and delightful fruit — while also stimulating the intellect with countless beautiful and subtle nuances revealing themselves from moment to moment. It’s a wine that would thrill newbies and geeks alike.
Yet another stellar ‘17 from Comtes Lafon, wow did the winemaker nail this vintage. I am almost tempted to try a bottle of Perrieres — but that would truly be infanticide no?
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8/17/2021 - vinkeger wrote: 95 Points
Meget pen nese. Knapp og noe reduktiv. Vanskelig å ta som Lafon på dette unge stadiet. Ren og strålende. Så utrolig god i munn. Beskjeden modning på frukten. Utrolig bra syre. Moden, men vibrerende/elektrisk. Lang og syrlig.
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