Domaine Des Comtes Lafon is a renowned wine producer located in the Burgundy region of France. The estate is situated in the village of Meursault, which is known for producing some of the finest Chardonnay wines in the world. The domaine was founded in 1834 and has been in the hands of the Lafon family for over five generations.

The domaine's vineyards cover a total area of 13 hectares, with 11 hectares dedicated to Chardonnay and the remaining 2 hectares to Pinot Noir. The vineyards are planted on the famous limestone and marl soils of Burgundy, known as "terroir," which contribute to the unique character and quality of the wines produced by Domaine Des Comtes Lafon.

One of the most significant factors that sets Domaine Des Comtes Lafon apart from other Burgundy producers is their commitment to biodynamic farming practices. Since 1998, the estate has been certified biodynamic, meaning that all farming is done in harmony with the natural rhythms of the earth and the lunar calendar. This approach allows the grapes to reach their full potential and express the unique terroir of the region in the resulting wines.

In addition to their dedication to biodynamic farming, Domaine Des Comtes Lafon also follows traditional winemaking techniques, with a focus on minimal intervention in the cellar. This allows the wines to showcase the purity and complexity of the fruit, resulting in elegant and balanced wines that are highly sought after by wine enthusiasts around the world.

The wines of Domaine Des Comtes Lafon are classified as both Meursault and Meursault Premier Cru, with the most notable premier cru being "Les Perrieres." These wines are known for their rich and complex flavors, with notes of citrus, stone fruits, and a distinct minerality that is characteristic of the Meursault region.

Montrachet is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for white wine made of Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy. It straddles the border between the two communes of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet and produces what many consider to be the greatest dry white wine in the world. It is surrounded by four other Grand Cru vineyards all having "Montrachet" as part of their names.

Montrachet itself is generally considered superior to its four Grand Cru neighbours, and this is reflected in its higher price. Montrachet is located in the south of the Côte de Beaune, which is the southern half of the Côte d'Or, which in turn is the most important of the several wine producing subregions of Burgundy.

The Montrachet vineyard is almost equally divided between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. Both of these appellations have, as is customary, appended the name of their most famous vineyard (in this case a shared one) to the name of their main village. The wine from the Chassagne side is usually known as Le Montrachet while the wine from the Puligny side is known as Montrachet.