Chardonnay

It is not often we feature a wine for $40, but this is a unique opportunity.  Dominique Lafon is one of the finest producers in France, and leads the charge in Burgundy with his amazing Meursault and Montrachet wines.  In 1999 Dominique took the opportunity to purchase 14 hectare of land in the Mâcon.  With limited access to additional vineyard land in Beaune this project created more wine from the cellars of Lafon at a reasonable price point.  These Mâcon vines have been farmed accord

This is a lively little Chardonnay for a fantastic price.  The bright, lemony acidity combined with the lack of oak influence would please most non-Chardonnay drinkers.  The classic Chardonnay flavors of ripe apple and rich pear woven with a tone of minerality connected to the gravelly soils of the Languedoc in southern France create a wine that is charming and pleasant.  It offers mouth filling texture with old vine complexity and a subtle spice note on the long, refreshing finish.  This wine ser