Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon
Vire Clesse 2023
| Denomination | AOC Viré-Clessé |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
- Name and grape: Viré-Clessé AOC, 100% Chardonnay, 2023 harvest
- Aromatic characteristics: exotic notes, citrus and flowers, refined bouquet
- Taste profile: crisp and mineral palate, persistent and clear finish
- Pairings: fish, vegetarian dishes, white meats and soft cheeses
- Serving and ageing: 10-12 °C, no decanting, ageing potential 5-10 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Vire Clesse is a still white wine that clearly expresses the character of Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays a bright golden straw yellow hue. The aromatic profile opens with a refined bouquet, characterised by inviting exotic and citrus notes intertwined with delicate floral hints. On the palate, the sip reveals a pronounced minerality that supports an elegant structure, leading the tasting towards a long and precise finish.
Where it comes from
This white originates in Burgundy, the renowned wine region of France, within the prestigious Viré-Clessé appellation. The Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon winery cultivates a vineyard heritage of twenty-one hectares managed with meticulous agronomic care. Through targeted production, the estate interprets the peculiarities of the land, delivering a faithful expression of the French terroir, capable of combining aromatic vibrancy with a profound geographical identity.
How it is produced
The vinification of Chardonnay in this interpretation aims to preserve the clarity of its aromas and structural balance. To enhance its organoleptic qualities, it is advisable to serve the wine at a temperature between ten and twelve degrees, with no need for decanting. Its versatility makes it ideal for pairing with white fish dishes, vegetarian recipes, white meats, foie gras and soft cheeses. It also boasts remarkable ageing potential, allowing it to evolve positively over time, offering ever greater taste complexity.
History and Curiosities
Born from the expertise of Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon, this refined pure Chardonnay embodies the true essence of Burgundy. Since 1999, the estate has enhanced the region by producing the excellent Viré-Clessé AOC, with its bright straw-yellow colour and golden highlights. On the palate, it reveals a pronounced minerality, preceded by a captivating bouquet of exotic, citrus and floral notes. Served between 10 and 12°C, this elegant still white offers a long and memorable finish, boasting a remarkable ageing potential of up to ten years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1999
- Bottles produced: 140.000
- Hectares: 21
Sole chardonnay grapes in the domaine for an average production of 140,000 bottles for a wine more and more the result of the experience and style of the eclectic Dominique which brought in Mâcon that finesse but above all the depth of the great wines of Burgundy. Read more
| Name | Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Vire Clesse 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Viré-Clessé AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the expertise of Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon, this refined pure Chardonnay embodies the true essence of Burgundy. Since 1999, the estate has enhanced the region by producing the excellent Viré-Clessé AOC, with its bright straw-yellow colour and golden highlights. On the palate, it reveals a pronounced minerality, preceded by a captivating bouquet of exotic, citrus and floral notes. Served between 10 and 12°C, this elegant still white offers a long and memorable finish, boasting a remarkable ageing potential of up to ten years. |
| Origin | Burgundy, France |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |