Macon Bussieres 2020

Intro: This 2020 vintage of Mâcon Bussières “Le Monsard” from Héritiers du Comte Lafon comes from a tiny parcel (0.74 ha) in Bussières, just south of the Côte de Beaune, planted on thin clay over white marl/limestone soils. The estate Héritiers du Comte Lafon was established in 1999 when the famed Lafon family (of Meursault) expanded into the Mâconnais region. The parcel “Le Monsard” sits on thin soils very similar to those of Pouilly Fuissé, giving Chardonnay here a fine mineral drive and freshness unusual in the Mâconnais.

Region: Burgundy || Winery: Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Aging: Matured in the estate’s cellars in Burgundy for approximately 12–16 months in large older French oak barrels/demi muids

ABV: 13% || Decant: 15-20 minutes || Serving Temp: 10-12°C

Pairing: Turbot or sea bass with a subtle herb butter; fine aged Comté, young Gruyère or mild goat cheeses

Tasting Notes: The 2020 Mâcon Bussières, Héritiers du Comte Lafon shows a pale lemon hue with aromas of pear, green apple, acacia blossom, and chalky minerality. Medium bodied with crisp acidity, ripe orchard fruit, gentle citrus, and fine mineral texture. The finish is long, fresh, and balanced. Showing depth and structure that promise graceful evolution over the next decade

Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 90 AA