Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Monthelie Premier Cru, Les Duresses, Burgundy
Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Monthelie Premier Cru, Les Duresses, Burgundy
An introduction to Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Monthelie Premier Cru, Les Duresses, Burgundy
From Burgundy’s heart, in the villages of Monthelie and Auxey-Duresses, Domaine des Comtes Lafon's Monthelie Les Duresses emerges as a profound expression of Pinot Noir. This wine captures the rustic charm and vibrant spirit of its origins, offering a delightful journey into the lesser-known, yet equally enchanting facets of Burgundy's vinicultural landscape. Crafted with the same meticulous care and dedication that defines all of Lafon's creations, the Monthelie Les Duresses is a vibrant testament to the potential hidden within these terroirs.
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Understanding Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Monthelie Premier Cru, Les Duresses, Burgundy
Domaine des Comtes Lafon adheres to biodynamic principles, nurturing the soils and vines of Monthelie Les Duresses with a sustainable approach. This enriches the wine with a depth and complexity that can only arise from a deeply interconnected ecosystem. In the cellar, Dominique Lafon favours cooler temperatures to encourage slow, deep fermentation for precise terroir expression. This wine sees 16 months of ageing in one-fifth new French oak. Monthelie Les Duresses displays spicy red and black fruit, hints of earth and floral tones in an elegant palate with supple tannins and lively acidity. This Premier Cru has excellent cellaring capacity.