2018 Domaine Jean & Gilles Lafouge White Meursault Les Meix Chavaux 750ml

2018 Domaine Jean & Gilles Lafouge White Meursault Les Meix Chavaux 750ml

$75.00
$85.00
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Grape/Blend
Pairing
Chicken and Turkey
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Tasting notes

92 points John Gilman

 The Lafouges have very old vines in Meix Chavaux, as they celebrated their ninety-first birthday in 2018. These old vines have really crafted a beautiful bottle in this vintage, offering up a superb aromatic constellation of pear, apple, hazelnut, chalky minerality, white lilies and a deft foundation of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure and bright, with fine depth in the mid-palate, bright acids and lovely lift and grip on the long and complex finish. First class Meursault. (Drink between 2020-2045)  (11/2019)

Producer

Domaine Jean & Gilles Lafouge

One of my favorite insider domaines in Burgundy, Domaine Jean et Gilles Lafouge produces a range of impressively consistent and compelling wines from some 10 hectares spread across the appellations of Auxey-Duresses, Meursault and Pommard. Old vines, cultivated soils and classical winemaking are the rudiments of Gilles Lafouge's recipe for success. The clean and organized cuverie and cellar immediately communicate a sense of dedication and attention to detail that comes across just as strongly in the glass. This estate is a source of superb Meursault and Pommard, but don't neglect the range of ...