{"title":"Domaine Comtes Lafon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eIn the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, Domaine des Comtes Lafon stands among the region’s most revered producers — a winery where history, place and painstaking craft come together in wine of remarkable clarity and depth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eThe story begins in the mid-19th century when the Lafon family laid the foundations of what would become a legendary domaine. Over time vineyard parcels across Meursault, Volnay, Monthélie and the slopes of legendary crus were assembled, creating a patchwork of prized terroirs. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eIn the late 20th century, Dominique Lafon — widely acknowledged as one of Burgundy’s master winemakers — revitalised the estate by uniting and reclaiming family holdings and embracing a philosophy rooted in respect for soil and vine. Dominique was an early adopter of organic and biodynamic viticulture, converting the entire estate by the late 1990s to practices that foster balance, complexity and long-term health in the vineyards. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eToday, Domaine des Comtes Lafon remains a family-run domaine, with the next generation — including Léa and Pierre Lafon — carrying forward a legacy of precision and innovation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eThe wines are a testament to their places of origin: from the signature Meursault whites — pure, textured and age-worthy — to elegant reds from Volnay and Monthélie that balance finesse with structure. Each bottle reflects centuries of tradition, biodynamic care and a singular commitment to letting terroir speak clearly. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eDomaine des Comtes Lafon isn’t just a name on a label — it’s a lineage of craft, passion and Burgundy excellence that continues to define some of the region’s most sought-after wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-comtes-lafon-volnay-santenot-milieu-1er-cru-2022-750ml","title":"Domaine Comtes Lafon Volnay Santenot Milieu 1er Cru 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eVibrant red fruits—cranberry, cherry, and raspberry—open the wine with energy and lift, joined by subtle notes of rose, spice, and fine oak. The palate is plush yet focused, showing silky texture and precise structure. Layers of redcurrant, pomegranate, and gentle earthiness unfold across a long, mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage captures both richness and purity, delivering Volnay’s trademark grace with a touch more depth from the Santenots terroir. Elegant, expressive, and beautifully proportioned, this is a wine that will reveal greater nuance with time in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Comtes Lafon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51356594536748,"sku":"40534","price":489.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/DomaineComtesLafonVolnaySantenotMilieu1erCru2022.png?v=1761028587"},{"product_id":"domaine-comtes-lafon-volnay-clos-des-chenes-1er-cru-2022-750ml","title":"Domaine Comtes Lafon Volnay Clos des Chenes 1er Cru 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eRaspberry, red cherry, and wild strawberry lead the nose, unfolding into hints of rose petal, spice, and subtle forest earth. The palate is pure and finely woven — silky fruit framed by lively acidity and gentle mineral tension. There’s depth and power beneath the elegance, showing the hallmark structure of Clos des Chênes with beautifully integrated oak and fine, chalk-dusted tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage offers a balance of generosity and precision — ripe yet composed, with a long, graceful finish that speaks of both vineyard and vintage. A wine that combines Volnay’s perfume and finesse with quiet strength, promising wonderful complexity with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Comtes Lafon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51356594569516,"sku":"40535","price":489.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/DomaineComtesLafonVolnayClosdesChenes1erCru2022.png?v=1761028477"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/collections\/Domaine_Comtes_Lafon.png?v=1769502726","url":"https:\/\/normanbyfinewines.co.nz\/collections\/domaine-comtes-lafon.oembed","provider":"Normanby Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}