2017 Beaune, Les Grèves, 1er Cru, Dominique Lafon, Burgundy

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2017 Beaune, Les Grèves, 1er Cru, Dominique Lafon, BurgundyAfter the famine of 2016, this year is something of a feast, at least in the case of the reds. Sadly, the whites, which Dominique praises as having excellent clarity, are in slightly smaller volumes than 2016. The good news is that the full range of red wines has been made, and in good volume too. Dominique is effusive in his praise for the 2017 reds, describing them as appealing, with beautiful balance, a lightness of touch, refined tannins and a

apricot and glazed lemon

including 12 hectares of Grand Cru and 74 hectares of Premier Cru

light on its feet

which has the last word

The palate gives damp wool

harbour rope and leather

with no Petit Verdot for the first time and yet still delivering plenty of pep

after much tasting

Inside Burgundy (December 2021)

It rivals the esteemed 2005 First Growths and surpasses the lofty standards set by two or three of them

com (June 2024)

Lovely rich notes of Blueberry compote