{"title":"Comtes des Lafon Burgundy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eDomaine des Comtes Lafon stands among the most iconic estates in Burgundy, producing benchmark Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from legendary sites across Meursault, Volnay, Montrachet, and the Côte de Beaune. Revered for biodynamic farming, meticulous vineyard work, and exceptionally age-worthy wines, Comtes Lafon has become a cornerstone producer for serious Burgundy collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"895\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis collection highlights the estate’s celebrated village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru bottlings, showcasing the precision, mineral tension, and layered complexity that define great white and red Burgundy at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-domaine-des-comtes-lafon-monthelie-1-er-cru-les-duresses","title":"2023 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Monthélie 1”er Cru Les Duresses\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003eThough globally revered for his Chardonnay, Dominique Lafon harbors a deep passion for Pinot Noir, treating his red parcels with the same fanatical attention to detail. At Domaine des Comtes Lafon, the red winemaking program relies on careful sorting, entirely destemmed fruit, and gentle extraction to preserve purity and freshness. He has quietly established the estate as a premier source for high-toned, terroir-transparent Burgundy reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e\"Les Duresses\" is a steep, rocky Premier Cru in the often-overlooked village of Monthélie, a site that demands serious farming to achieve full phenolic ripeness. Lafon pulls immense character from this austere terroir, crafting a Pinot Noir with excellent structure, firm tannins, and deep earthy undertones. Expect a highly aromatic profile of wild blackberry, dried violet, and forest floor, structured by a fine, dusty tannin that promises incredible longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355337773110,"sku":"SOMM2605-CLFN23MONTDUR-750","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedesComtesLafon_Monthelie1_erCruLesDuresses.png?v=1779226478"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-des-comtes-lafon-volnay-aoc","title":"2023 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Volnay AOC","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003eGenerational knowledge is the lifeblood of Domaine des Comtes Lafon, but it was Dominique Lafon who pushed the estate's red wines into the upper echelon of the Côte de Beaune. By dramatically reducing yields and applying his strict biodynamic regimens to the Pinot Noir vines, he transformed the domaine’s Volnay holdings. His focus remains firmly on elegance and aromatics, ensuring the wines never feel heavy or overworked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003eSourced from well-situated village parcels, this Volnay serves as a beautiful introduction to the Lafon red wine style, emphasizing silkiness and red-fruit purity. The clay-rich soils of the village provide a supple, rounded texture that makes the wine incredibly approachable even in its youth. Bright red cherry, crushed raspberry, and subtle baking spices leap from the glass, wrapped in a plush, velvet-textured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355343704118,"sku":"SOMM2605-CLFN23VLNY-750","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedesComtesLafon_VolnayAOC.png?v=1779227243"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-des-comtes-lafon-volnay-1er-cru-les-santenots-du-milieu","title":"2023 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Volnay 1er Cru \"Les Santenots du Milieu\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"38\"\u003eIt is one of Burgundy’s great ironies that the most famous Volnay Premier Cru is actually located within the village boundaries of Meursault. Dominique Lafon is the undisputed master of this site, managing a significant portion of the vineyard under the Domaine des Comtes Lafon banner. His work in \"Santenots\" yields a Pinot Noir of profound depth and concentration, consistently rivaling the Grand Crus of the Côte de Nuits in sheer complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"39\"\u003e\"Les Santenots du Milieu\" is the sweet spot of the vineyard, featuring red, iron-rich clay that imparts serious power, color, and muscular tannin to the Pinot Noir. Despite its formidable structure, Lafon manages to polish the wine into something intensely sophisticated and highly refined. Dense black cherry, dark plum, and turned earth command the palate, supported by a framework of seamless tannins and bright, lifting acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355396788278,"sku":"SOMM2605-CLFN23VLNYSANT-750","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedesComtesLafon_Volnay1erCruLesSantenotsduMilieu.png?v=1779228370"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-des-comtes-lafon-puligny-montrachet-aoc","title":"2023 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Puligny-Montrachet AOC","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhile Dominique Lafon is practically synonymous with Meursault, his mastery extends comfortably across the border into Puligny-Montrachet. Domaine des Comtes Lafon applies the exact same exacting biodynamic standards and meticulous cellar practices to their entire lineup, resulting in site-expressive wines that capture the distinct personality of their respective villages. His touch here brilliantly highlights the sharper, more linear profile expected from world-class Puligny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis specific bottling is drawn from a meticulously farmed village parcel that benefits from prime sun exposure and shallow, rocky soils. It is a brilliant study in terroir, trading the broad-shouldered richness of Meursault for piercing focus and structural tension. It races across the palate with white flowers, green apple, and Meyer lemon, finishing with a sharp, saline snap that begs for another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355590578230,"sku":"SOMM2605-CLFN23PMONT-750","price":214.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedesComtesLafon_Puligny-MontrachetAOC_1.png?v=1779483245"},{"product_id":"2023-lafon-merlin-chateau-des-quarts-pouilly-fuisse-1er-cru-clos-des-quarts","title":"2023 (Lafon \u0026 Merlin) Château des Quarts, Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru \"Clos des Quarts\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"42\"\u003eRecognizing the untapped potential of southern Burgundy, Dominique Lafon partnered with long-time friend and Mâconnais specialist Olivier Merlin to acquire the historic Château des Quarts estate. This collaboration brings Lafon’s legendary Meursault expertise and strict farming ethos directly to the limestone-rich hills of Pouilly-Fuissé. Together, they have set out to produce world-class Chardonnay that challenges the traditional hierarchy of the Côte d'Or.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"43\"\u003e\"Clos des Quarts\" is the crown jewel of the property, a walled, two-hectare monopole vineyard boasting old vines planted entirely on prime clay-limestone soils. The site’s eastern exposure allows for slow, even ripening, resulting in a wine of immense concentration and striking mineral tension. It opens with intense aromas of ripe peach, lemon curd, and crushed oyster shell, driving toward a powerful, deeply resonant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355702546486,"sku":"SOMM2605-QRTS23PFCDQ-750","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023_Lafon_Merlin_ChateaudesQuarts_Pouilly-Fuisse1erCruClosdesQuarts.png?v=1779230607"},{"product_id":"2023-lafon-merlin-chateau-des-quarts-pouilly-fuisse-1er-cru-l-orangerie-du-chateau-des-quarts","title":"2023 (Lafon \u0026 Merlin) Château des Quarts, Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru \"L’Orangerie du Château des Quarts.\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"46\"\u003eThe joint venture between Dominique Lafon and Olivier Merlin at Château des Quarts goes beyond their flagship monopole, driven by a shared desire to highlight the nuance of Pouilly-Fuissé. Applying the same rigorous sorting and extended barrel aging techniques used at Domaine des Comtes Lafon, the duo treats the Mâconnais with the respect typically reserved for Grand Cru sites. Their combined efforts have rapidly established this estate as a modern benchmark for the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"47\"\u003e\"L’Orangerie\" is a distinct parcel that offers a slightly different lens on the property's terroir, focusing on old-vine fruit that brings high-toned aromatics and serious structural grip. The wine is incredibly precise, showing a sharper, more linear profile compared to the broader, weightier Clos des Quarts. A brilliant surge of green apple, wet stone, and white flowers dominates the palate, finishing with a sharp, mouthwatering saline cut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355704315958,"sku":"SOMM2605-QRTS23PFORANG-750","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023_Lafon_Merlin_ChateaudesQuarts_Pouilly-Fuisse1erCruL_OrangerieduChateaudesQuarts..png?v=1779231037"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-des-comtes-lafon-meursault-aoc","title":"2023 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Meursault AOC","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eFew names carry the weight in Burgundy quite like Domaine des Comtes Lafon. Under the visionary direction of Dominique Lafon, who took the helm in the 1980s and transitioned the estate to strict biodynamic farming, the property has become the absolute benchmark for white Burgundy. He possesses a rare ability to translate the raw power of Meursault into wines of crystalline purity and drive, allowing the natural character of the fruit to speak without heavy-handed winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis village-level release is an overachiever, sourced from individual parcels that could easily stand alone but are instead blended to create a perfect snapshot of the appellation. The vines here are deeply rooted in classic clay-limestone soils, yielding fruit with immense concentration and structural integrity. 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It is here that the true signature of the Lafon style—richness cut by electric acidity—was forged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThis 2.12-hectare site is composed of shallow topsoil over hard limestone, which naturally restricts yields and forces the vines to dig deep for nutrients. The resulting wine routinely punches well above its village-level classification, offering Premier Cru intensity and a remarkable capacity for aging. A deeply concentrated core of orchard fruit, toasted almond, and lemon oil unfolds seamlessly into a long, intensely mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355717914678,"sku":"SOMM2605-CLFN23MRSCDB-750","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedesComtesLafon_Meursault_ClosdelaBarre.png?v=1779381992"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-des-comtes-lafon-meursault-desiree","title":"2023 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Meursault \"Désirée”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eDominique Lafon’s pioneering work in organic and biodynamic viticulture during the 1990s forever changed the trajectory of Domaine des Comtes Lafon. By eliminating synthetic chemicals and focusing on soil health, he unlocked a new level of energy in his wines, perfectly demonstrated in his single-vineyard village cuvées. His approach is entirely hands-off in the cellar, utilizing native yeasts and minimal intervention to preserve the specific voice of each micro-terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\"Désirée\" is a unique parcel situated at the southern end of Meursault, near the border of Puligny, featuring a slightly warmer microclimate and deep, red clay soils. This specific terroir yields a wine of immediate pleasure and texture, offering a broader, more voluptuous mouthfeel than his other village bottlings. Ripe Bosc pear, acacia honey, and warm baking spices dominate the glass, balanced beautifully by a streak of vibrant citrus acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355730071606,"sku":"SOMM2605-CLFN23MRSDES-750","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedesComtesLafon_MeursaultDesiree.png?v=1779385986"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-des-comtes-lafon-meursault-1er-cru-goutte-d-or","title":"2023 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Meursault 1er Cru \"Goutte d’Or\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003ePatience is the defining virtue at Domaine des Comtes Lafon, a philosophy driven entirely by Dominique Lafon’s preference for extended aging. His white wines famously spend nearly two years in barrel and tank before release, resting in one of the deepest, coldest cellars in Burgundy. This extended maturation period builds extraordinary texture and aromatic complexity, allowing the wines to shed their youthful edges before they ever reach a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eThe \"Goutte d’Or\" (Drop of Gold) Premier Cru sits mid-slope on rocky, limestone-dominant soils, and Lafon’s parcel here features some of the oldest vines in their portfolio. It is notoriously one of the most powerful and structured wines in the lineup, requiring time in the glass to reveal its massive concentration and grip. 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His adjustments in the vineyard—lower yields, precise canopy management, and earlier harvesting—completely redefined the expectation for the region's Premier Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\"Les Charmes\" is often considered the most seductive of the great Meursault sites, and Lafon’s holding, spanning over a hectare, is positioned in the prime upper section of the vineyard. The wine perfectly balances the site's natural opulence with rigorous structural framing, delivering a masterclass in texture. It is wonderfully expansive and rich, coating the mouth with apricot, honeysuckle, and roasted hazelnut, while bright, framing acidity keeps the finish remarkably weightless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355898892342,"sku":"SOMM2605-CLFN23MRSCHRM-750","price":409.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedesComtesLafon_Meursault1erCru_LesCharmes.png?v=1779387499"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-des-comtes-lafon-meursault-1er-cru-les-boucheres","title":"2023 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Meursault 1er Cru “Les Bouchères”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eWhile the Lafon name is often associated with the grand, powerful expressions of Meursault, Dominique Lafon is equally adept at coaxing out the region’s more delicate nuances. He approaches each parcel as a unique entity, adjusting his extraction and oak integration to match the specific weight of the fruit. This adaptability is what separates the domaine from its peers, ensuring that terroir always eclipses winemaking technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\"Les Bouchères\" is a steep, sun-drenched Premier Cru with very little topsoil, producing a wine that is distinctly more elegant and floral than its rugged neighbors. Lafon’s interpretation captures the ethereal side of Meursault, prioritizing aromatic lift and silky texture over sheer density. 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