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Manage Subscriptions2013 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Désirée
Chardonnay
- France
- Burgundy
- Côte de Beaune
- Meursault
Community Tasting Notes 5
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trouts10 Likes this wine: 90 points
December 31, 2021 - First impression after opening and decanting is high-toned aromatics of peach-pit and a background of wet stone. It has Dominique's characteristic high-acid approach on the medium-weight palate and finish. May be getting close to its peak, as I don't think the fruit will hold out too much more than the next year or so although the Domaine's wines have fooled me in the past. Will see how it develops over dinner and will report back.
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MattTM wrote:
April 20, 2021 - MM Zoom Tasting (Vancouver, BC): Drank next to the 2013 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre. DIAM 30. Intense yet more airy and focused than the CdlB. Light matchstick notes, tons of saline, with a piercing lemon dry finish. Crisp and delicious
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rlove wrote: 91 points
December 22, 2019 - Yellow fruit and stone, midweight, very nice today.
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Mazy Likes this wine: 92 points
August 2, 2019 - Carafé 30 minutes et servi frais vu la chaleur (après 15 minutes dans le verre la température était à point), il s'est avéré une coche au-dessus de la dernière dégustation, ayant digéré une partie de son élevage, ayant respiré pour la réduction, avec davantage de finesse. Un vin élégant et complexe: de la grande classe au-delà de son niveau d'appellation.
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Mazy Likes this wine: 91 points
March 6, 2017 - Ouvert une heure à l'avance. De l'élevage modéré qui est en accord avec le style du vigneron. Aucune lourdeur toutefois. D'un niveau 1er cru et très accessible malgré sa jeunesse.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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By John Gilman
Nov/Dec 2014, Issue #54, Une Belle Surprise: The Good to Truly Exceptional 2013 Burgundy Vintage(Meursault “Désirée”- Domaine des Comtes Lafon) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
September/October 2014, IWC Issue #176 (link)(Domaine Des Comtes Lafon Meursault Desiree) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2013
- Type White
- Producer Domaine des Comtes Lafon
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Désirée
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- SubRegion Côte de Beaune
- Appellation Meursault
- UPC Code 7071115142230
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 53 (55%)
- Consumed 44 (45%)
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