Les Heritiers Du Comte Lafon Saint-Veran 2020 750ml - France

⭐ 93 Points – Decanter / Charles Curtis MW

Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Saint-Véran 2020 is an elegant and expressive Chardonnay from the Mâconnais in southern Burgundy, produced by the domaine founded by legendary Meursault winemaker Dominique Lafon.

Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, the wine is sourced from vineyard parcels around Prissé and Davayé, covering approximately two hectares. These early-ripening sites combine generous fruit character with the freshness and mineral tension that define high-quality Saint-Véran.

The 2020 vintage opens with an attractive bouquet of ripe yellow apple, poached plum, citrus and orange blossom, complemented by delicate floral and crushed-stone notes.

On the palate, the wine is rich and beautifully textured, offering ripe orchard fruit and citrus alongside lively acidity. The generous fruit of the warm 2020 vintage is balanced by a precise mineral backbone, giving the wine excellent freshness and definition.

The finish is dry, linear and persistent, with subtle spice and mineral notes adding complexity.

A refined and beautifully balanced Saint-Véran that demonstrates the quality Dominique Lafon has brought to the Mâconnais.

Tasting Notes

• Producer: Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon

• Region: Mâconnais, Burgundy, France

• Appellation: Saint-Véran AOC

• Vintage: 2020

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• ABV: 13.5%

• Vineyards: Parcels around Prissé and Davayé

• Nose: Yellow apple, citrus, orange blossom, floral and mineral notes

• Palate: Rich orchard fruit with fresh acidity and mineral tension

• Style: Dry, elegant and beautifully balanced

• Finish: Long, fresh and precise

• Food Pairing: Oysters, seafood, grilled fish, roast chicken, creamy poultry dishes, risotto and soft cheeses