Domaine Lafouge Meursault Les Meix-Chavaux Blanc 2022

Meticulous Vigneron Who Takes Great Pride In His Work

This cuvée opens with a beautiful interplay of aromas: ripe pear, toasted hazelnut, lime zest, and delicate lime blossom. As it unfolds, subtle notes of exotic citrus and gentle florals emerge, all carried by a refined thread of limestone-driven minerality. The wine’s expression is both vibrant and poised, capturing the classic elegance of Meursault with clarity and finesse.

Food pairing options are equally inviting. Scallops or lobster draped in a lemon-butter sauce accentuate the wine’s citrus lift, while roast turkey with a delicate herb sauce draws out its richer, nutty undertones. Its balance of freshness and quiet depth makes it wonderfully versatile at the table.

About The Winery

The village of Auxey-Duresses has, with climate change, become a great source of top-value Chardonnay.

Situated in the village of Auxey-Duresses, Domaine Lafouge’s regional roots date back to the 17th century, though it wasn’t until 1830 that the family began acquiring vines around Burgundy.

Today, the estate is led by fifth-generation winemaker Gilles Lafouge. After studying winemaking and completing numerous internships, Gilles returned home to work alongside his father in 1987. Over the past 20 years, Gilles has really made a name for himself, consistently producing high-quality wines from the emerging appellation of Auxey-Duresses.

The Domaine farms 10 hectares of vines. Most of the holdings are in Auxey-Duresses, particularly the lieux-dits and 1er Crus for which he is best known, with a few parcels in Meursault and Pommard, all of which are farmed organically, though without official certification.

Gilles notes that there are many harvesting machines in Auxey, but all work at the Domaine is done by hand, regardless of the cuvée. During harvest, every grape is picked manually. The greatest, hardest, and most meaningful part of the work takes place in the vineyards, as the quality of the grapes is considered the fundamental element in crafting prestigious wines.