LES HERITIERS MACON-MILLY-LAMARTINE 2021

Founded in 1999 by Dominique Lafon, Héritiers du Comte Lafon is his trailblazing, biodynamic Mâconnais domaine. These world class Chardonnay display what this magical region is capable of producing. His belief and passion for the region has made Héritiers a towering beacon for fine wine in the previously overlooked Chardonnay mecca.

This crisp, refreshing wine is a blend of different sites in Milly-Lamartine, all located at relatively high elevation (4.5 hectares in total). The grapes are lightly crushed and briefly settled before running into large, neutral oak vessels for fermentation and ageing. The 2021 vintage in Milly-Lamartine produced an aromatic citrus fruit character with a suggestion of tarragon and a hint of mineral. The texture is crisp and incisive and shows almost a salty note from the minerality. This wine is perfect for immediate consumption, although its richness suggests that it will hold for a few years at a minimum.