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Comtes Lafon Monthélie 1er cru Les Duresses 2005
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From a sloping Monthélie terroir, Domaine des Comtes Lafon’s Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses 2005 is a Pinot Noir with notes of ripe fruit and a silky texture. Mineral and precise, it can be enjoyed now or cellared through 2025; ideal with game and rich dishes.
A family estate rooted in the Côte de Beaune, where a commitment to terroir meets an exceptional winemaking heritage.
- Terroir: Clay-limestone and marl soils on steep, northeast-facing slopes in Monthélie, shaping wines of vibrant minerality and rare depth.
- Winemaking: A biodynamic approach and precise aging, producing cuvées in which the purity of Pinot Noir shines through with elegance and tension.
Tasting notes for Domaine des Comtes Lafon Monthélie 1er Cru Les Duresses 2005
Appearance: Garnet color with brick-red highlights, a silky density and a subtly chalky sheen.
Nose: Aromas of black cherry and wild blackberry, lifted by notes of violet and licorice, before a saline touch underscores the terroir’s minerality.
Palate: A velvety texture supported by lively acidity and fine tannins, with flavors of stewed fruit and gentle spices unfolding into a long, saline finish.
Serve at 16°C in a Burgundy glass to reveal its full complexity.
2005 Vintage
A vintage marked by perfectly ripe grapes, producing structured wines of great aromatic precision.
- Aging potential: Store through 2030 under optimal conditions (stable temperature and controlled humidity).
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