Lafon's 2014s were so impressive that they were impossible not to notice.
If it wasn't already obvious that things were starting to kick into high gear at this Meursault benchmark, the 2014 drove this point home unequivocally.
I buy and drink Lafon's 2014s whenever I have the opportunity.
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As is often the case, the 1er Cru Charmes represents a high point of the collection. Along with Genevrières and Perrières, Charmes is one of Meursault's great sites. Lafon's Charmes is the benchmark.
Lafon is lucky enough to have very well-situated vines in Charmes Dessus. They are just below the villages greatest 1er Cru, Les Perrières. What makes Lafon's Charmes stand out among its peers is its grandeur and rigor. Charmes is a site that can get a little plump, but Lafon's is always sculpted and tension-filled.
2014 is one of the greatest young white Burgundy vintages that I've tasted. There's a harmony to the wines that shocks me every time I drink them. You get a rare combination of verve and mineral clarity, along with a crazy amount of concentration and presence.
Even in this context, Lafon killed it in 2014.
Lafon's 2014 Charmes has an extraordinary balance and focus. It is powerful, silken, and has a steely minerality.
I've drank the 2014 Charmes many times over the years. Each time, I'm blown away. I'm very happy to offer this wine.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Ian McFadden
Director, Fine & Rare
Crush Wine & Spirits
