Héritiers du Comte Lafon Viré-Clessé 2019

Chardonnay from Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
WA 93
B&D 93
CT 92
DE 90
JM 90
WS 90
14.0% ABV
Item # 339349

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93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, clear honey, oatmeal and white flowers, the 2019 Viré-Clessé is medium to full-bodied, satiny and textural, with a tightly wound core and chalky grip on the finish. This important cuvée for the domaine was harvested in seven different picks this year. Drink: 2023-2035. (Aug 2021)"

93 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide 2022: "Produced from very old vines planted due east on clay soil. Complex and long, It is delicious now but has great long-term potential to flourish fully."

92 points CellarTracker.com community score.

90 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The wine is produced in a rich, luxuriant style, with aromas of ripe apricots and quince. The texture is dense - some will find this perhaps a bit heavy - but Lafon says this corresponds to the style of the commune. From a number of parcels all located within the village of Viré, totalling 6ha. The grapes are pressed as whole bunches and fermented in large oak uprights, as well as large casks, before ageing for ten months on the lees. Drinking Window: 2021-2029. (Oct 2020)"

90 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Light primrose, some spice to the nose, more yellow fruit, quite punchy, but still with the tight fresh finish, very classy in the powerful, rich style of Viré-Clessé. This is nonetheless in the more mineral style of Viré compared to the sumptuous character of Clessé. I particularly like the lingering quality of the finish. (Oct 2020)"

90 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$40 list] Fresh and lively, this white features lemon, apple, honey and floral flavors matched to a vibrant structure. Hints of beeswax and pear line the lingering finish. Drink now through 2024. 1,800 cases made, 400 cases imported. (2021)"
93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, clear honey, oatmeal and white flowers, the 2019 Viré-Clessé is medium to full-bodied, satiny and textural, with a tightly wound core and chalky grip on the finish. This important cuvée for the domaine was harvested in seven different picks this year. Drink: 2023-2035. (Aug 2021)"

93 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide 2022: "Produced from very old vines planted due east on clay soil. Complex and long, It is delicious now but has great long-term potential to flourish fully."

92 points CellarTracker.com community score.

90 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The wine is produced in a rich, luxuriant style, with aromas of ripe apricots and quince. The texture is dense - some will find this perhaps a bit heavy - but Lafon says this corresponds to the style of the commune. From a number of parcels all located within the village of Viré, totalling 6ha. The grapes are pressed as whole bunches and fermented in large oak uprights, as well as large casks, before ageing for ten months on the lees. Drinking Window: 2021-2029. (Oct 2020)"

90 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Light primrose, some spice to the nose, more yellow fruit, quite punchy, but still with the tight fresh finish, very classy in the powerful, rich style of Viré-Clessé. This is nonetheless in the more mineral style of Viré compared to the sumptuous character of Clessé. I particularly like the lingering quality of the finish. (Oct 2020)"

90 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$40 list] Fresh and lively, this white features lemon, apple, honey and floral flavors matched to a vibrant structure. Hints of beeswax and pear line the lingering finish. Drink now through 2024. 1,800 cases made, 400 cases imported. (2021)"
Product SKU 339349
Producer Héritiers du Comte Lafon
Country France
Region Burgundy
SubRegion Mâconnais
Varietal Chardonnay
Designation Village
Vintage 2019
Size 750ml
Color White
ABV 14.0%
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