Les Héritiers du Compte Lafon, Viré-Clessé (2019)
- 2019
- 75cl
- Blanc
- 14%
- Bourgogne - FR, France
- Mâcon AOP
- Chardonnay
- OC12
Tasting notes
Pale gold in the glass, this Chardonnay opens with bright aromas of white flowers, citrus zest, green apple, and a subtle touch of ripe pear. The palate is fresh and precise, showing lively acidity, clean minerality, and a refined texture that brings balance and length. Notes of lemon, white peach, and a gentle hint of almond carry through the finish, which is elegant, crisp, and quietly persistent.
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Viticulture
Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon, Viré-Clessé, is a Burgundy vineyard known for expressive white wines made from Chardonnay. Located in the Mâconnais, in the Bourgogne region, it reflects the elegance and precision often associated with the great white wines of this area. The vineyards benefit from a favorable climate and limestone-rich soils that help create wines with freshness, purity, and a refined mineral character. The style is typically vibrant and balanced, with notes of citrus, white flowers, ripe orchard fruit, and a subtle creamy texture. This domaine is recognized for careful vineyard work and a strong respect for terroir, resulting in wines that are both approachable in youth and capable of developing complexity with age.
Oenology
Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Viré-Clessé is a white Burgundy made from Chardonnay, crafted with a focus on purity, freshness, and the expression of its limestone-rich Mâconnais terroir. The winemaking typically emphasizes careful hand-harvesting, gentle pressing, and natural fermentation, often with indigenous yeasts to preserve the character of the fruit and site. Aging is usually done in a combination of oak barrels and larger neutral vessels, with limited new oak so as not to dominate the wine’s delicate profile. Lees contact is used to add texture and complexity, while the élevage is designed to maintain tension, mineral precision, and balance. The result is an elegant, finely structured wine that combines ripe orchard fruit with citrus notes, subtle floral tones, and a distinctive chalky freshness.
Suggestions for accompaniment
« Les Héritiers du Compte Lafon, Viré-Clessé » is a fresh, elegant white Burgundy with bright citrus, white flowers, ripe stone fruit, and a refined mineral finish. It pairs beautifully with delicate, lightly creamy, and subtly savory dishes. Recommended dishes: - Grilled or pan-seared river fish - Sea bass, sole, or cod with a light butter or citrus sauce - Scallops with leeks or fennel - Roasted chicken or guinea fowl with herbs - Veal in a light cream sauce - Mushroom risotto or risotto with spring vegetables - Fresh goat cheese or mild cow’s milk cheese Accompanying dishes: - Steamed asparagus - Green beans with a touch of butter - Sautéed spinach or baby leeks - Potato purée or fondant potatoes - Light vegetable gratin - Fresh salad with a citrus vinaigrette - Rice, tender polenta, or buttered tagliatelle
Winery
Les Héritiers du Compte Lafon
Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon is a respected Burgundy vineyard and domaine known for producing elegant, precise wines that reflect the character of their terroirs. Based in the Mâconnais area of Bourgogne, it continues the winemaking tradition associated with the Lafon family, a name long linked with quality and attention to detail in Burgundy. The estate is especially admired for its white wines, which often show freshness, mineral balance, and expressive fruit, while remaining true to the region’s classic style. Its history is tied to the heritage of the Comte Lafon domain, with the “heirs” carrying forward a family legacy of careful vineyard work and respectful, thoughtful winemaking.
