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1996 Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre

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Latest Sale Price

June 4, 2023 - $225

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RATINGS

91-92Stephen Tanzer

...bright and firm in the mouth, with clearly delineated lemon and pineapple flavors. Juicy and ripe...

90-92The Wine Advocate

Displaying candied nuts on the nose, the Meursault Clos De La Barre is an absolutely delicious, expansive, rich, elegant and well-defined wine. Sweet layers of toasty and buttered brioches, hazelnuts, poached pears, spices...

90Burghound.com

There is excellent verve and plenty of minerality to the delicious and solidly complex flavors that are supported by bright but not aggressive austerity before terminating in a dry and overtly austere finish.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Meursault, Clos de la Barre

Clos de la Barre is a 5-acre, villages designated vineyard in the appellation of Meursault, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is the monopole of Domaine des Comtes and is entirely enclosed with the walls of the domaine. The vineyard faces east and is on a slight slope, with soil of shallow clay on a subsoil of limestone. “The quality of Close de Barr is outstanding,” according to Robert M. Parker Jr.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.