Domaines des Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre 2020

The Clos de la Barre is a walled monopole vineyard, situated directly behind the family's house and cellar. The slope there is gentle (0–2 per cent), with a thin layer of clay overlying a hard limestone base. The average age of the vines is an impressive 70 years. Burghound's Allen Meadows describes the 2020 Clos de la Barre as "Outstanding!?, whilst Bill Nanson calls it a "super upper-class Meursault?. We particularly like the latter description – as it perfectly captures the unique position of this monopoly Meursault: in terms of quality, it is clearly superior to most Villages, yet technically not a 1er Cru – although it often comes close. William Kelley noted notes of pear, orange oil, fresh bread and hazelnuts in *The Wine Advocate*. To sum up: a top-class Meursault with an air of understatement!