Domaine Comte de Vogue   Bourgogne Blanc

2001 Bourgogne Blanc

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

The 2001 Meursault les Perrieres from Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Burgundy, France

In the lexicon of Burgundian whites, the Meursault les Perrieres possesses its own chapter of reverence. The year 2001, albeit slightly shadowed by the heralded 2000, narrates a story of subtle climatic defiances and triumphant winemaking - particularly in Burgundy. It's within this narrative that the 2001 Meursault les Perrieres from Domaine des Comtes Lafon articulates its own illustrious tale.

 

A Vivid Canvas of Complexity

The 2001 vintage seemed destined to challenge vintners, with slight perturbances in weather patterns during key growth phases. Yet, it is precisely this unpredictability that Domaine des Comtes Lafon harnessed to craft a beverage brimming with nuanced complexity. A testament to their mastery of winemaking and deep understanding of their terroir’s potential.

 

An Oenophile's Treasure for Investment

For investors with perspicacious palates, the 2001 Meursault les Perrieres serves not only as a vessel of enjoyment but also as an asset exuding investment allure. This exemplary vintage endows complexities emerging from a cooler growing season which affirms longevity and gradual evolution – crucial factors in promising wine investments. With poise and depth, it offers notes of ripe citrus entangled with almond subtleties, and that mineral drive which is the heartbeat of the les Perrieres' vineyard character.

The skillful maturation in oak barrels imparted encrypted whispers of brioche and hazelnut, evolutions that present more prominently now as the wine has settled into its two-decade slumber. There exists in each sip an articulate balance of vibrancy and creaminess – a hallmark distinctly portrayed by the seasoned hands at Domaine des Comtes Lafon.

In summation, as one lingers on the finish of this celebrated bottle from Domaine des Comtes Lafon, one can't help but reflect on its journey through time – a journey that has magnificently captured a snapshot of an exceptional terroir faced with an intriguing vintage year. The 2001 Meursault les Perrieres encapsulates a specific moment in winemaking history where adversity was artfully transformed into liquid eloquence, making it a prudent choice for connoisseurs seeking both pleasure and potential growth within their fine wine portfolios.

Market price (CAD)

$9,230.00

12x75cl

Highest score

0

POP score

N/A

Vintage performance