2022 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Puligny-Montrachet "Les Charmes", Burgundy, France

2022 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Puligny-Montrachet "Les Charmes", Burgundy, France

A wine of rare poise and quiet grandeur, the 2022 Puligny-Montrachet “Les Charmes” from Domaine des Comtes Lafon captures the lifted elegance and mineral clarity of Puligny with the depth and intensity that define Lafon’s house style. The nose opens with layers of lemon oil, white flowers, crushed limestone, and a whisper of hazelnut. On the palate, it’s tightly coiled yet expressive, balancing crystalline acidity with a silken, almost weightless texture. The finish is long, saline, and shimmering with tension—an impeccable expression of site and vintage.

$250.00
$250.00

ABOUT THIS WINE

“Les Charmes” is a lieu-dit within Puligny-Montrachet, and in the hands of Comtes Lafon, it delivers a thrilling interplay between precision and depth. The 2022 vintage—sun-kissed yet moderated by cool nights—offered pristine Chardonnay with vibrant acidity and aromatic purity. Fruit is hand-harvested from meticulously farmed, biodynamic vines and fermented with indigenous yeasts. Aging occurs in finely selected French oak barrels (a modest proportion new), imparting subtle structure without masking the wine’s mineral core. The result is a Puligny that reveals citrus blossom, orchard fruit, and flinty nuances wrapped in a sleek, textural frame. Ideal with turbot in beurre blanc, scallops, or aged cheeses like Beaufort.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Domaine des Comtes Lafon stands among Burgundy’s most respected and consistently brilliant estates. Based in Meursault, the domaine has long been admired for its profound whites, but under the leadership of Dominique Lafon and now his successors, it has expanded into Puligny and other key terroirs with equally masterful results. The Lafon approach combines biodynamic farming, extremely low yields, and extended élevage to produce wines that are both deeply expressive and built for longevity. Transparency of site, natural elegance, and quiet power define the domaine’s style. In Puligny-Montrachet “Les Charmes,” Lafon offers a lens into this storied terroir, reimagined with the depth and clarity that only decades of thoughtful stewardship can bring.

Details:

Grape(s) Chardonnay
Farming Biodynamic