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2009 Bourgogne Blanc

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2009 Meursault les Perrieres from Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Burgundy

In the luminous landscape of Burgundy’s prestigious vineyards, a particular jewel gleams with an especially radiant lustre – the 2009 Meursault les Perrieres from Domaine des Comtes Lafon. This vintage stands as a testament to the meticulous viticulture and exacting standards upheld by this illustrious estate.

 

A Vintage Distinction: 2009 Meursault les Perrieres

The year 2009 graciously endowed the region with a season of near-perfect conditions, resulting in wines that articulate the harmony between concentration and poise. The 2009 vintage of Domaine des Comtes Lafon’s Meursault les Perrieres benefits from this serendipitous climate, revealing a complexity and depth that is deliciously entwined with freshness and vitality.

The wine unfurls with an aromatic complexity that layers opulent notes of buttery brioche, toasted almonds, and a precise flintiness that speaks to its esteemed terroir. These sensory preludes segue into a seductive palate brimming with golden apple, ripe pear, and a kiss of citrus zest. Its ample body is perfectly counterbalanced by an acute mineral edge – the hallmark of Les Perrieres – underscoring its potential for graceful aging.

 

The Perspicacity for Wine Investment

On the altar of wine investment, savvy connoisseurs will find the 2009 Meursault les Perrieres a compelling proposition. Domaine des Comtes Lafon’s commitment to organic viticulture intensifies the intrinsic link between wine and terroir, fostering profound expressions like this one that are wise contenders for long-term maturation in one's portfolio.

Understanding the nuances which distinguish each year’s yield ensures that investments gleam with the glow of informed expertise. With its remarkable balance, structure, and age-worthy profile, the 2009 vintage from this esteemed producer garners attention as one of the most harmonious expressions for collectors and investors alike.

In summation, the 2009 Meursault les Perrieres from Domaine des Comtes Lafon exemplifies Burgundy’s extraordinary capacity to produce chardonnays that articulate both power and finesse. Indubitably, it takes pride of place among curated collections that seek both pleasure and providence in each bottle.

Current market price

$10,140.00

12x75cl

Highest score

90

POP score

609

Scores and tasting notes

90

The Bourgogne Blanc 2009 has a deep silvery/golden hue. The nose has developed a beeswax and dried honey tincture that is well defined, touches of Turkish Delight revealed with 15-20 minutes aeration in the glass. Then it mutates again with pine needles and even fino-like scents! How mercurial! The palate has a waxy texture, almost Rhône-like in style as I remarked to Jean-Luc Pepin sitting next to me. There is an appealing resinous note here, the acidity a little lower than other vintages but with a lovely tangy lemongrass-tinged finish. Drink this now and over the next 5-6 years.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 April 2015

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