Les Heritiers Du Comte Lafon Macon-Milly-Lamartine 2021 750ml - France

⭐ 94 Points – Decanter / Charles Curtis MW

Decanter regarded the 2021 Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine as one of the standout sites in the Lafon Mâconnais portfolio.

Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine 2021 is a beautifully refined Chardonnay from the Mâconnais, produced by the domaine founded by legendary Meursault winemaker Dominique Lafon.

Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, the wine comes from selected parcels around Milly-Lamartine, where elevated vineyard sites and limestone-influenced soils provide excellent freshness, energy and mineral character.

The cool and challenging 2021 vintage produced a particularly vibrant expression. The bouquet opens with attractive aromas of ripe apple, lemon, white peach and citrus zest, complemented by delicate notes of acacia, flint and subtle creaminess.

On the palate, it combines generous ripe fruit with bright, incisive acidity. Citrus and orchard-fruit flavours are layered with fine mineral notes, while a subtle creamy texture adds depth without compromising freshness.

The finish is clean, energetic and persistent, with an appealing saline and mineral character.

Elegant, precise and highly expressive, this is an excellent example of Dominique Lafon's approach to Chardonnay in the Mâconnais, offering impressive Burgundy quality and terroir expression.

Tasting Notes

• Producer: Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon

• Region: Mâconnais, Burgundy, France

• Appellation: Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine

• Vintage: 2021

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• ABV: 12.5%

• Nose: Ripe apple, lemon, white peach, acacia and subtle flinty notes

• Palate: Fresh citrus and orchard fruit with creamy texture and fine minerality

• Style: Dry, vibrant and mineral-driven

• Finish: Clean, fresh and persistent with saline nuances

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