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Score 89/100 · Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, Jan 2020

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Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

93
93/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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92 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Sep 1999

Perfumed aromas of hazelnut, lime and spice. Rich but racy and stylish; youthful and minerally. Rather elegantly styled wine, quite precise for the vintage. Very long on the finish. Lafon now uses just 50% new oak for his Genevrieres; as recently as 1992, this was made in all new barrels.

93 - 95 points
Pierre Rovani
Score 93-95/100 · Drink 2002-2008, Pierre Rovani, Feb 1999

The Meursault Genevrieres is spectacular! As he poured it, Lafon enthusiastically said "it is the best wine of my life, I'm very proud of it." Sweet almond cookies intermingled with juicy citrus fruits can be found in this beauty's aromas. It explodes on the palate with richly-textured and expansive flavors reminiscent of spiced apples, earth, minerals, and mangoes. This is a medium-to-full-bodied, intensely flavored, and opulent wine that is amazingly refined. Its exceptionally long finish lasted for at least 40 seconds. Impressive! Anticipated maturity: 2002-2008+. Importer: Ex Cellars, Boston, MA; tel (617) 876-5105.

92.5 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 92.5/100 · Drink 0-0, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Vibrant, youthful lemon-lime and mineral aromas. Bright, minerally and very concentrated; spicy and sharply delineated. The wine's mineral character gives it impressive structure without hardness. Lovely combo of stones and fruit. Neither especially exotic nor too dry. Very long, firm back end.

About the producer

Domaine des Comtés Lafon
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Grape Blend

Chardonnay

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Classification

Premier Cru

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