2020 | Heritiers du Comte Lafon Clos de la Crochette | Macon Reta with mild stone and citrus

with mild stone and citrus fruit joining grass flavors that fade quickly in a short finish

I've always written that if you can't afford Lafite Rothschild

white nectarine gliding into mineral and citrus blossoms

praised for its balance of ripe fruit and structure

gives the wine slightly softer edges than what is normal for young Nebbiolo wine

2020 | Heritiers du Comte Lafon Clos de la Crochette | Macon Reta with mild stone and citrusThe wine features ripe, almost tropical aromas and a lush, dense texture on the palate. The Clos de la Crochette boasts 2. 6ha of south facing slopes in stony clay soils. This early ripening parcel was picked in August to keep the alcohol in check, and the grapes were gently pressed and fermented on native yeasts, in a combination of large foudres and demi muids. 92 Pts Decanter