2024 Les Heritiers Du Comte Lafon Vire-Clesse, Burgundy

Still pale in colour, while the nose moves up a step in sumptuousness, with the peachy style of fruit. There is enough citrus to keep this honest. The Viré-Clessé very much demonstrates the style put in place by Dominique Lafon of infused finesse. Drink from 2026-2029. Tasted Oct 2025.

90 points Jasper Morris MW Inside Burgundy

Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon was established to bring the renowned Comte Lafon philosophy to the Mâconnais, crafting wines that express the purity and individuality of southern Burgundy's finest vineyards. Through organic farming, meticulous vineyard work and restrained winemaking, the domaine has earned a reputation for producing some of the region's most compelling white Burgundies. Their Viré-Clessé is a superb expression of this historic appellation, combining richness with precision and mineral freshness.

The 2024 vintage delivered beautifully balanced fruit, with ideal growing conditions preserving freshness while allowing outstanding flavour development. Limestone-rich soils and careful maturation have created a wine of impressive texture and finesse, while retaining the vibrant fruit and mineral character that define great Viré-Clessé.

Pale gold with brilliant straw highlights, the bouquet reveals aromas of lemon zest, white peach and ripe pear layered with white blossom, toasted almond and delicate flinty notes. As the wine evolves, hints of wet stone and citrus blossom emerge, adding depth and complexity. The palate is beautifully textured, combining vibrant citrus and stone fruit with lively acidity and a finely etched mineral thread. Long, elegant and wonderfully persistent, the finish lingers with saline freshness and subtle spice.

A superb partner for grilled lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken, creamy mushroom risotto or aged Comté. Equally rewarding on release or after careful cellaring, this is a beautifully crafted white Burgundy from one of the region's most respected producers.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2036.