"I met Dominique Lafon in 1986 or 1987 and continued to taste at the Domaine regularly. At the end of every tasting I would ask him if he was ready to sell me wine for the New York market. After much discussion he finally agreed to give me a small allocation of the 1996 vintage. Now, 10 years later, it is still a small allocation, but one that I enjoy haggling over. There are few growers anywhere in the world more committed to improving his vineyards with the aim of making ever better wine than Dominique Lafon. He tirelessly questions his and others’ methods, always looking to improve.” —Daniel Johnnes

Region: BURGUNDY

Sub-Region: Côte de Beaune, Meursault

Winery: Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Winemaker: Dominique Lafon

Website: http://www.comtes-lafon.fr