Domaine Jean et Gilles Lafouge Meursault 'Clos de Rougeot' 2021
4.5
HK$1,190
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Jean et Gilles Lafouge Meursault 'Clos de Rougeot' 2021 is a white Burgundy Chardonnay from the village appellation of Meursault in the Côte de Beaune. In Burgundy, 2021 was defined by devastating spring frosts and a cooler growing season, producing tiny yields and wines shaped more by tension and precision than sheer richness; in Meursault, that makes this a particularly characterful vintage with freshness at its core. The Clos de Rougeot site gives the wine a distinctly Meursault identity, drawing on the area’s classic limestone-and-clay profile to deliver mineral clarity beneath the appellation’s trademark breadth and texture.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The nose opens with ripe citrus, pear, yellow apple and white flowers, followed by hazelnut, light toast and a discreet buttery note. On the palate, it is dry, layered and energetic, with a creamy lees-swept mid-palate balanced by bright acidity and a fine chalky line through the finish. The texture is generous without heaviness, and the finale lingers on orchard fruit, almond and savory minerality. Pair it with roast chicken with morels, Dover sole meunière, or veal schnitzel.
Winery Background Domaine Jean et Gilles Lafouge is a respected family estate in Meursault, valued by Burgundy followers for wines that capture the identity of each climat without excessive cellar makeup. The domaine is associated with careful vineyard work, hand-harvesting and a traditional, site-focused philosophy. In the cellar, the approach is measured rather than showy, using élevage that supports texture and nuance while keeping oak in balance. That restraint is precisely what makes Lafouge so appealing: the wines consistently privilege terroir, finesse and classic Meursault character over weight alone.