Dominique Lafon, of the famous Domaine des Comtes Lafon in Meursault, set up his Mâconnais domaine with the intention of producing wines at a more affordable level without sacrificing quality, and this particular MâconVillages is the domaine’s calling card. Blended from vineyards in Viré-Clessé, Bussières and Uchizy, and raised in a mix of tank and large wooden foudre, this is a wine of freshness and energy. Dominique’s stated aim for this cuvée is for it to be so drinkable that a second glass is simply irresistible – and it undoubtedly is.