Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Meursault-Genevrières 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

9.6

When Lafon is on they’re so damn good and 2011 Genevrieres is superb, with notable density and concentration for the vintage, and perfectly developed for age 13, with a seamless balance of richness and elegance. It’s captivatingly aromatic with defined fruit, pastry cream and toasted macadamias layered in stony minerality, and the palate is so elegant and satiny with balanced acidity and a long, silky finale. Just gorgeous. — 17 days ago

Jan, Andrew and 5 others liked this

Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Clos de la Barre Meursault Chardonnay 2019

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Very elegant and delicate. Great wine. — 2 months ago

Tom, Ira and 4 others liked this

Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Volnay Pinot Noir 2001

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.0

Getting a little long in the tooth, but still very drinkable if you like the tertiary stuff. Still some fruit hanging on. Liked the palate more than the nose. Time to drink up. — 4 months ago

Shay liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2008

Ron Siegel

9.5

Great vintage for Comte that is drinking beautifully. This was rich, open showing pear, apple, brioche with a creamy mouth feel. — 2 days ago

Jeroen, Tom and 8 others liked this

Château Beaulieu

Comtes de Tastes Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

JKT

9.0

First wine since July trips! Back label: This 25-acre vineyard, planted in day and limestone soils, is situated in Salignac Gironde, 15 miles northeast of Bordeaux. He belongs to the Comtes de Tastes. Welldrained, south-facing slopes explain the name : Beaulieu, or
"beautiful plage".
Under the enlightened management of Count Vianney de Tastes, cover tropping, "green-harvesting" and leaf-pulling are the rule.
Consequently, yields are very low for the appellation at just 2,5 tons/acre, the equivalent of one bottle of wine per vine.
The 15-year old vines include 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. At 2,226 vines/acre, density is twice the average of most New World vineyards!
The hand-harvested fruit undergoes a pre-fermentation, cold maceration (3-5 days) after which the juice is slowly fermented (10-15 days), and then macerated for as long as taste (Tastes?) deems necessary. Malolactic then takes place in barrel, 60% of which are new.
The wine is aged on its lees for 12 months, gaining additional richness, freshness, and complexity and then bottled on the estate. Enjoy it now and over the next 5-7 years. Nice wine with complexity, earthy plummy aromas and lively palate. — a month ago