2022 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes, Comtes Lafon

2022 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes, Comtes Lafon

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Lafon’s Charmes is one of the defining wines of the appellation. When buying this, you get quintessential Meursault, quintessential Lafon. The parcel is in the upper part of the Premier Cru, and makes for a racier wine than those you find further down the slope. It has incredible energy on the palate, and superb concentration, thanks to the old vines (some are approaching 100 years).

Critic score
94/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Young 2027 - 2040info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

Clear pale lemon. This is at the moment less expressive than the Genevrières, Classical Charmes in the mouth with the energy that this vineyard has had chez Lafon since turning biodynamic. Perhaps a little less weight at the very back so Genevrières does just get the nod. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted Oct 2023.

Jasper Morris (January 2024)
93—95/100

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