2013 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Monthelie 1er Cru "Les Duresses" The finish lasts for nearly

The finish lasts for nearly 30 seconds

Elegant bright black- and blue-fruit notes with hint of sweet vanilla and bramble

classy and impeccable

New bottle and package for this crisp and linear number from staff favorite DI Can Mayol Loxarel

ripe tannins on the finish

2013 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Monthelie 1er Cru "Les Duresses" The finish lasts for nearlyThe 2013 Monthlie les Duresses has a light but pure raspberry leaf and strawberry scented bouquet that wafts gently from the glass. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannins, a decent structure, with a sharp, pointed, tart cherry finish. What you might call a "pretty little thing." (NM)