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Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Monthelie Premier Cru, Les Duresses 2018

des Comtes Lafon

Case Format: 1x75cl

Although today linked to the history of Burgundy, the domain has its origins in the South-West of France, and more specifically in the Tarn-et-Garonne. Monthelie-les-Duresses is a beautiful plot of just over one hectare, located on the hillside behind the village. The soil is red and stony on the bottom of the plot, and whiter on the top. It is regularly the last plot harvested from the estate. A third of the plot was planted in 1975, the rest was planted in 1986, using traditional clones at the time. The wines produced are full-bodied, more rustic, with pronounced aromas of black cherries.

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CRITIC REVIEWS

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Tim Atkin MW

Unusually for Dominique Lafon, he used some whole clusters on this crunchy, floral Pinot Noir from Monthélies best-known, south-facing site. Bright and refreshing, with stylish 20% new wood, raspberry and red cherry fruit and a racy, well-balanced finish. Always a well-priced introduction to the domaines impressive lineup of reds.

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Julia Harding MW

Vines aged 30+ years. The vineyard faces east and is late ripening so is always the last to be picked. Barrel sample. Deep cherry red. Lightly spiced dark-red fruit, both juicy and savoury with that darker fruit character. Light extraction and the vintage have given light tannins that are already silky. Fresh, a little bit more tannic chew as it builds in the mouth and a fresh spicy finish. Lafon has experimented with whole-bunch fermentation for part of the Monthelie and will probably include the few barrels into the final blend. On their own, this component was a little dry on the finish but I think it could contribute a little bit of seasoning to the whole. (JH)

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