2023 Dominique Lafon, Bourgogne Blanc

Dominique Lafon applies the same biodynamic rigor and technical precision to his namesake label as he does at the family estate, prioritizing vineyard health to ensure high-tension raw material. This Bourgogne Blanc is primarily sourced from vines bordering Meursault, where deep clay-limestone soils provide the mineral density and structural weight typically associated with Village-level sites. In 2023, the generous yields helped moderate the season's warmth, resulting in a wine that possesses physiological ripeness while maintaining a sharp, chiseled acidic backbone. Vinification in larger, neutral oak vessels preserves the wine’s reductive character and focuses its mid-palate density without the influence of new wood. The result is a structurally focused Chardonnay defined by its architectural clarity and a saline-driven finish that reflects the classicism of the vintage.