2020 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre [D94][JM91-94][WA91-93][V91-93]

"Possesses a forward, opulent nose, with notes of citrus and smoke rounded out with riper elements and a bit of spice. The texture is structured and fresh, but there is no lack of density. An exemplary and superb Meursault. This iconic, village-level monopole of the domaine covers more than 2ha just behind Lafon's house in Meursault. The original vines date to the 1950s, with replanting since then. The slope is fairly shallow in thin clay soils directly over limestone. The fruit is lightly crushed and settled before being run into tank for fermentation (maximum 10% new)." 

"Slightly yellower in color and less expressive on the nose, last picked and more concentrated as there was less juice by then. There is less mobility in the flavours at this stage, but fortunately the acidity is concentrated too so balance has not been lost, but perhaps there will be less joy? Or will it all develop over a longer period in bottle? I think so." 

Wine Advocate, 91-93 Points 

"The 2020 Meursault Clos de la Barre is lovely, wafting from the glass with scents of pear, orange oil, freshly baked bread and hazelnuts. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with an ample mid-palate framed by tangy acids and chalky dry extract, it's a satiny, seamless wine that will enjoy a long life."

Vinous, 91-93 Points