2000 Domaine des Comtés Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre

The 2000 Meursault Clos de la Barre bursts from the glass with aromas reminiscent of ripe pears and sweet white peaches. It is soft, medium-bodied, loaded with apple compote, minerals, and spices. This well-structured wine should be consumed over the next 7-8 years. Importers: Various including Classic Wine Imports, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 731-6644, and Beaune Imports.

The 2000 Meursault Clos de la Barre bursts from the glass with aromas reminiscent of ripe pears and sweet white peaches. It is soft, medium-bodied, loaded with apple compote, minerals, and spices. This well-structured wine should be consumed over the next 7-8 years. Wine Advocate.December, 2001

Younger vines (i.e., 20 to 30 years old; 12.7% alcohol): Musky aromas of lemon, vanilla and oak char. Juicy and penetrating, but with very well-integrated acidity. Finishes with very good persistence. From 45-year-old vines (13.2% alcohol; to comprise the majority of the blend): Sweeter on the nose. Fatter, denser and richer than the younger vines, with more sheer material to buffer its firm acidity. Longer on the aftertaste. The blend should merit