If you are a lover of great Burgundy Chardonnays, the name Lafon will strike a chord with you. Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon is a project born from the genius of Dominique Lafon with an ambitious goal: to demonstrate the value of southern Burgundy, the Mâconnais. The year was 1999. At the time, this area was famous for producing large volumes of white wine, but Dominique was interested in only one thing: absolute quality and the purest expression of the terroir. With this precise idea in mind, he founded his company, which today boasts around 26 hectares of vineyards, located in some of the most renowned areas such as Milly-Lamartine, Viré-Clessé and Pouilly-Fuissé. The first step in realising his vision was total respect for the vineyard. Right from the start, Dominique introduced certified organic cultivation and, in part, a biodynamic approach. No invasive treatments, only working in harmony with nature and the rhythms of the cosmos. This choice is not a fad, but a true philosophy to bring out the unique character of each individual plot. The same philosophy is rigorously applied in the cellar. Here, the main objective is to prevent excess wood from masking the message of the terroir. For this reason, Dominique and his team opt for spontaneous fermentation, guided by indigenous yeasts, and above all for ageing in large, neutral 500-600 litre wooden barrels. Today, the baton of quality is firmly in the hands of the founder's children, Léa and Pierre Lafon, who, with the help of cellar manager Elsie Moore, are continuing this wonderful project.
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