Comtes Lafon Montrachet Grand Cru 2019

99 points Charles Curtis MW (Decanter): "Lafon's third of a hectare parcel in the south-east corner of Montrachet on the Chassagne side faces south, and the wine produced is often voluptuously rich. The 2019, however, seemed to stand apart for the lovely lemony fruit on the initial attack that developed in time to something a bit more tropical. Marked still by a bit of oak spice that complements without overwhelming the nuanced fruit character. The texture is lush almost to the point of decadence, but balance is retained thanks to a lively line of fresh acidity. Drinking Window: 2024-2039. (10/24/20)"

96-98 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Unwinding in the glass with notes of pear, citrus oil, mandarin orange, ripe peaches, freshly baked bread and clear honey, Lafon's 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru is full-bodied, elegantly muscular and layered, with a deep and prodigiously concentrated core, striking mid-palate amplitude and a long, lip-smacking finish. In any comparison between the triumvirate of 2017, 2018, and 2019, I can see this, the youngest of the three, taking first place a decade from now. (1/14/21)"

95-98 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A cool and ripe mix is composed by an array of both white and yellow orchard fruit and a beautiful array of spice elements, all of which is trimmed in discreet wood influence. This is a big but not massive wine as the flavors are sculpted and intense while offering a highly beguiling texture on the powerful and muscular finish that is phenomenally long. The Perrières is stunningly good but this possesses another dimension. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink: 2036+. (Jun 2021)"

97.3 points CellarTracker.com community score.

95 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru has a perfumed nose with a very slight reduction at play. This feels more Chassagne than Puligny in style, with just a very subtle smokiness and nuttiness, gaining intensity all the time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a honeyed texture, and just a faint suggestion of botrytis, though that lends this Montrachet complexity. There is a real peacock's tail on the finish and a persistent, sweet aftertaste. Superb. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. Drink: 2030-2060. (Dec 2023)"

95 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "A glowing fresh primrose colour. The nose is super opulent, with honeysuckle, exceptionally sensual. The ripest aromatics of our quintet. High acidity alongside apricot and orange zest notes, perhaps a little bit drier on the finish. Some surmaturity in the make-up of this Montrachet, but there is plenty of energy too. DIAM 30 origine closure. (May 2023)"