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Domaine des Comtes Lafon is a wine producer based in Meursault, in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France, established in the 19th century. The estate holds holdings in several Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards, including Montrachet and Les Perrières, and cultivates Chardonnay as its primary grape. Under the direction of Dominique Lafon, the domaine converted to biodynamic viticulture beginning in the 1990s. It is widely cited among reference producers of white Burgundy.
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When did Domaine des Comtes Lafon convert to biodynamic farming?
The domaine officially began its transition to biodynamic farming in 1995 under the guidance of Dominique Lafon. By 1998, the entirety of their premier and grand cru vineyards in Meursault and Volnay were cultivated using these strict practices.
What are the most famous vineyards owned by Comtes Lafon?
The estate is renowned for its extensive holdings of premier and grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, particularly in Meursault. Their most celebrated parcels include Montrachet, Les Perrières, Les Genevières, and Les Charmes, which produce some of the world's most sought-after Chardonnay.
Does Domaine des Comtes Lafon produce red wines as well as whites?
Although Domaine des Comtes Lafon is primarily celebrated for its legendary white Burgundies, they also produce highly respected red wines. Their Volnay premier crus, specifically Santenots-du-Milieu, are considered benchmark expressions of Pinot Noir from the Côte de Beaune.
Who manages Domaine des Comtes Lafon today?
Dominique Lafon took over the family estate in 1984 and remains at the helm, recently joined by his daughter Léa Lafon. Together, they continue the family's centuries-old legacy of producing world-class, terroir-driven wines from their base in Meursault.
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