Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre 2019

94 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The oldest vines in this 2.12ha Lafon monopole were planted in 1950. Although it was picked fairly late, the biodynamically-farmed vines managed to retain a vibrant acidity, with the aromas beginning with citrus peel and ripe pear, before revealing the spice and butter notes imparted by the cask ageing. On the palate, there is a marvellously juicy texture and a lingering finish that make this a wine to age. Drinking Window: 2021-2034. (Oct 2020)"

94 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The Meursault Clos de la Barre 2019 evokes cold stone and the sensation of being in direct contact with limestone; but the fruit quickly imposes itself on us through material with a strong saline imprint that grips the entire palate. This is a powerful yet refined Meursault, juicy and dense, but with a powerful mineral grip on the palate.(2023)"

93 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Pale green touch to the colour. You can taste the ripeness of the fruit flavours. Not too exotic but there are some ripe citrus notes nonetheless. The fruit concentration is very powerful and needs this level of acidity. Very youthful, and not nearly as heavy as some wines from this vintage. Drink from 2025-2030. Tasted: July 2023."

93 points Tim Atkin, MW (2021).

91-93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Aromas of pear, orange peel, honeycomb, toasted almonds and white flowers introduce Lafon's 2019 Meursault Clos de la Barre, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping wine with fine concentration, chalky structuring extract and lively acids. While its depth of fruit may lend it deceptive youthful charm, it's built to age. (1/14/21)"

90-93 points/'Outstanding/Top Value,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "Here too gentle wood frames ripe and fresh aromas of pear and apple compote, acacia blossom and an interesting hint of orange peel. There is fine concentration to the rich yet precise medium-bodied flavors that possess a highly seductive texture thanks to the abundance of dry extract on the bone-dry, citrusy and impressively lengthy finale. Good stuff and this should amply reward up to a decade of cellaring. Drink: 2027+. (Jun 2021)"