2022 Domaine Des Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre [D94][JM92-94][WA91-92][BH90-92]

Decanter, 94 Points 

"Lafon’s holding in Clos de la Barre, in the centre of Meursault, produced over 45 barrels in 2022. The wine has a marvellous equilibrium between richness and tension, with high-toned aromas of lemon peel, green apple, hawthorn blossom and spice. There is both lively acidity and a pleasantly plump feel on the palate. The old vines planted in relatively thin soils over the hard limestone base make this a truly special site that consistently delivers." 

Jasper Morris, 92-94 Points 

"Fine pale lemon colour. The bouquet offers precision in a mineral style of Meursault, but not massively demonstrative. Lemon infused minerals almost to the point of being severe, but there is clearly a significant volume of fruit still to emerge. I can see the Clos de la Barre growing in stature from here. Drink from 2028-2035." 

Wine Advocate, 91-92 Points

"Aromas of yellow orchard fruit, lemon oil, toasted almonds, white flowers and oatmeal introduce the 2022 Meursault Clos de la Barre, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and structured wine, with a fleshy core of fruit, lively acids and good grip on the finish. As ever, it's built for the cellar." 

Burghound, 90-92 Points 

"Smoky floral and essence of pear aromas are trimmed in discreet spice and citrus wisps. There is better mid-palate density to the vibrant and attractively textured medium-bodied flavors that possess slightly better depth and persistence on the firm, well-balanced and lightly austere finale. This seemingly always boxes above its weight and it has done so again in 2022.*Burghound Outstanding!*"