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Dominique Lafon

ドミニク・ラフォン

vineyards
3
GRAND CRU
0
PREMIER CRU
3
Based in
Beaune

Profile

ドミニク・ラフォンは、ボーヌ、ヴォルネイ、シャサーニュ・モンラッシェの3つの村を拠点に活動する造り手である。特級畑の所有はなく、保有する3つの畑はすべて一級畑で構成されている。ボーヌの一級畑エプノでは、粗い粘土質という土壌特性を持つ0.3ヘクタールの区画を管理しており、この地はポマール側の同名畑と比較して品質や地理条件に独自の性格を備えている。また、ヴォルネイの一級畑リュレに0.3ヘクタール、シャサーニュ・モンラッシェの一級畑シャンガンに0.25ヘクタールの自社畑を擁する。総面積0.85ヘクタールという非常に限られた規模ながら、コート・ド・ボーヌの主要な村々に一級畑をバランスよく配し、各テロワールの特性を反映したワイン造りを行っている。

Vineyard Holdings

* Includes wines sourced as négociant

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Winemaking Approach

A small estate with little public information. Three Premier Cru parcels spread across three communes give the domaine a cross-village profile despite its modest scale.

Vintage Ratings

Côte de Beaune・Rouge · 1947–2024 (5-point overall, newest on right)

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2024★★★★★Drink earlyFrost, hail and mildew made Pinot extremely difficult. Yields fell to a quarter at worst, with overall thin, challenging quality.
2023★★★★★Drink earlyA large crop with seductive fruit but inconsistent density. Approachable, charming reds for early-to-medium drinking.
2022★★★★★HoldDespite the heat, perfumed reds with refined tannins seamlessly integrated with fruit — a recent benchmark vintage.
2021★★★★★HoldA cool, classical return to high-acid style. Juicy, crunchy villages; Grands Crus show poise and freshness.
2020★★★★HoldConcentrated, dramatic fruit with surprising freshness from early picking. A standout vintage with long aging potential.
2019★★★★HoldRipe yet classically balanced — an outstanding year with rich fruit and fresh acidity, suited to long-term aging.
2018★★★★HoldDark, vivacious and concentrated reds combining ripeness with freshness — a standout recent vintage built to age.
2017★★★★★Drink nowA generous year, 41% larger than 2016. Supple, accessible reds with juicy fruit for near-term enjoyment.
2016★★★★Drink nowFrost slashed yields, but survivors made deep-coloured, fleshy reds with soft tannins — charming for medium-term drinking.
2015★★★★HoldWarm, low-yielding and ripe, producing deeply fruited reds with structure and excellent long-term aging potential.
2014★★★★★Drink nowFresh, lively and energetic reds with more length than amplitude — elegant, classic Côte de Beaune in style.
2013★★★★★Drink nowJuly hail damaged the north, but overall a cool, classical vintage producing charming reds with terroir clarity for medium-term.
2012★★★★Drink nowFrost and hail cut yields, but survivors produced concentrated, balanced reds with harmonious structure and fruit.
2011★★★★★Drink nowLight, accessible Pinot with modest structure. Pure fruit and soft texture make it appealing for near-term drinking.
2010★★★★At peakA classical vintage with fine acid-tannin balance. A step behind Côte de Nuits but elegant and now showing mature charm.
2009★★★★At peakCharming and fluid with ripe, pure fruit; some soft and approachable early.
2008★★★★★At peakLate, small harvest yielding pure, vibrant reds; somewhat inconsistent.
2007★★★★★At peakGood ripeness in Beaune, Pommard and Volnay; aromatic, early-drinking reds.
2006★★★★At peakLess dense than Cote de Nuits but vibrant and elegant.
2005★★★★★HoldBeautifully balanced with vibrant structures; rich in fruit and tannins for long ageing.
2004★★★★★At peakHail and oidium challenged the year; sorting yielded fine, structured wines.
2003★★★★At peakExotic, ripe and rich from the heatwave; some wines very high in alcohol.
2002★★★★At peakBalanced and fruity; slightly lighter than Cote de Nuits, but elegant.
2001★★★★★At peakGood but uneven due to rain and hail; stick to top producers.
2000★★★★★Past peakUneven; rain resulted in light, soft reds, mostly past their prime.
1999★★★★At peakOne of Cote de Beaune's best modern vintages; ripe, succulent reds.
1998★★★★★Past peakUneven due to frost and hail; stick to top domaines.
1997★★★★★Past peakSoft, round wines for early consumption; low in natural acidity.
1996★★★★At peakRipe, fresh, harmonious reds; a large crop diluted some but structure remained.
1995★★★★★Past peakRain and rot weakened many wines; top examples were solid and tannic.
1994★★★★★Past peakSeptember rain brought rot; few wines escaped dilution.
1993★★★★Past peakThick-skinned grapes yielded dense, tannic reds of classical structure.
1992★★★★★Past peakA generous, supple vintage for early drinking; lacking structure.
1991★★★★★Past peakFrost and hail hit hard; Cote de Beaune especially struggled.
1990★★★★★At peakA historic vintage; even Cote de Beaune produced rich, long-lived reds.
1989★★★★Past peakA ripe, seductive vintage that foreshadowed the great 1990.
1988★★★★Past peakA warm September yielded structured, age-worthy reds.
1986★★★★★Past peakA challenging vintage marked by rain and rot.
1985★★★★★Past peakA historic vintage of elegance, balance and ripe concentration.
1983★★★★★Past peakHeat and rot made for a difficult year; top wines were tannic and structured.
1982★★★★★Past peakA large, soft vintage suited to early drinking; most past prime.
1980★★★★★Past peakRe-evaluated as a balanced, perfumed vintage for Cote de Beaune.
1978★★★★★Past peakA late-harvest masterpiece combining richness and refinement.
1976★★★★Past peakA hot, concentrated year producing structured, long-lived reds.
1971★★★★Past peakA classic, concentrated vintage remembered for its structure.
1969★★★★Past peakA refined, structured vintage; a pinnacle of the 1960s.
1966★★★★Past peakRemembered as a balanced, classically elegant vintage.
1964★★★★Past peakA concentrated, structured year with classical ageing potential.
1962★★★★Past peakA notable late-20th-century year producing refined, perfumed reds.
1961★★★★Past peakA concentrated classic vintage; a softer style than Cote de Nuits.
1959★★★★Past peakA landmark vintage of the 1950s combining generosity and elegance.
1957★★★★Past peakA balanced, velvety vintage of classical character.
1953★★★★Past peakA graceful vintage producing perfumed, refined reds.
1949★★★★★Past peakA classic masterpiece of elegance and balance; among the century's finest reds.
1947★★★★★Past peakA legendary post-war vintage of concentrated fruit and structure.

Aggregated consensus from professional and trade assessments. Individual vineyards or producers may diverge.

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FAQ

Where is Dominique Lafon based?
Dominique Lafon (ドミニク・ラフォン) is a producer based in Beaune, Burgundy, France. They hold a total of 3 vineyard plots.
What Grand Cru vineyards does Dominique Lafon own?
Dominique Lafon does not own Grand Cru plots, but holds Premier Cru and Village-level vineyards.
What are the characteristics of Dominique Lafon?
ドミニク・ラフォンは、ボーヌ、ヴォルネイ、シャサーニュ・モンラッシェの3つの村を拠点に活動する造り手である。特級畑の所有はなく、保有する3つの畑はすべて一級畑で構成されている。ボーヌの一級畑エプノでは、粗い粘土質という土壌特性を持つ0.3ヘクタールの区画を管理しており、この地はポマール側の同名畑と比較して品質や地理条件に独自の性格を備えている。また、ヴォルネイの一級畑リュレに0.3ヘクタール、シャ
What classification levels does Dominique Lafon cover?
Dominique Lafon's wines start from Premier Cru level, with 3 Premier Cru plots, offering a broad range.

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