Les Heritiers Du Comte Lafon Macon Chardonnay 2021 750ml - France

⭐ 93 Points – Decanter

Decanter awarded the 2021 Mâcon-Chardonnay 93 Points, highlighting its charming nectarine and lime-peel aromas together with fresh acacia flowers.

Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Mâcon-Chardonnay 2021 is a refined and vibrant white Burgundy from the Mâconnais, produced by the domaine founded by legendary Meursault winemaker Dominique Lafon.

Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, this wine is traditionally centred around the Clos de la Crochette, a historic walled vineyard in the village of Chardonnay. The site combines clay and limestone soils with an easterly exposure, producing Chardonnay with impressive freshness, mineral tension and aromatic purity.

The challenging 2021 vintage resulted in extremely low yields, but the surviving fruit delivered excellent concentration and vibrant natural acidity.

The bouquet is bright and expressive, revealing aromas of nectarine, crisp apple, lime peel and fresh acacia flowers, accompanied by subtle citrus and mineral nuances.

On the palate, the wine is precise and energetic, with lively acidity supporting ripe orchard and stone fruit. Citrus notes provide freshness while a fine mineral backbone adds tension and definition.

The finish is long, graceful and distinctly saline, combining the freshness of the 2021 vintage with the elegant, terroir-driven style for which Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon is renowned.

Tasting Notes

• Producer: Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon

• Region: Mâconnais, Burgundy, France

• Appellation: Mâcon-Chardonnay

• Vintage: 2021

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• ABV: 12.5%

• Nose: Nectarine, crisp apple, lime peel, citrus and acacia flowers

• Palate: Fresh orchard fruit, citrus and fine mineral character

• Style: Dry, vibrant, elegant and mineral-driven

• Finish: Long, fresh and saline

• Food Pairing: Oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, roast chicken, creamy pasta and soft cheeses