Domaine des Comtes LafonMonthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru of the Domaine des Comtes Lafon is in the top 100 of wines of Monthélie Premier Cru.
Taste structure of the Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru from the Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru of Domaine des Comtes Lafon in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru of Domaine des Comtes Lafon in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or minerality and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, forest floor or strawberries.
Food and wine pairings with Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru
The Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru of Domaine des Comtes Lafon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of burger roll, stuffed red mullet ballotines or turkey osso bucco.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Comtes Lafon's Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Monthélie-Les Duresses Premier Cru from Domaine des Comtes Lafon are 2018, 2010, 2019, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Domaine des Comtes Lafon
The Domaine des Comtes Lafon is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Monthélie Premier Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Monthélie Premier Cru
The wine region of Monthélie Premier Cru is located in the region of Monthélie of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils or the Domaine des Comtes Lafon produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Monthélie Premier Cru are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Monthélie Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of oak, violet or leather and sometimes also flavors of smoke, floral or black fruit.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Amylic
Aroma reminiscent of banana, candy, and sometimes nail polish, particularly present in primeur wines. The amylic taste is reminiscent of the aromas of industrial confectionery and does not reflect a great expression of terroir.
