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Burghound
Author: Allen Meadows
Issue: 50
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There is a hint of the exotic to the otherwise elegant acacia blossom, citrus peel and softly spiced pear aromas that complement perfectly the pure, detailed, intense and gorgeously delineated medium full flavors that seem almost delicate and then the finish explodes and continues seemingly without end. In the context of the '06 vintage, this is attractively dry and while not quite fully mature, it's not far off. While I would advise holding this for another 2 to 3 years there certainly would be no harm in opening a bottle now, especially if you own several and are curious.
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International Wine Cellar
Author: Stephen Tanzer
Issue: Issue 140
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(just assembled in tank; 13.7% natural alcohol) Superripe aromas of peach, wet stone, minerals and hazelnut. Pure silk on entry, then explosive yet utterly fine-grained in the middle palate, with a flavor of liquid stone and the slightly exotic fruit character of the year. Wonderfully classy, time-capsule Meursault, finishing with outstanding palate-staining persistence. This was the first vineyard Lafon picked in '06. Wow!
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Jancis Robinson
Author: Jancis Robinson
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Very fine, mineral and concentrated. Strong quince flavours and not a hint of oak. Extremely concentrated, this wine gives the impression of having lots of hidden secrets yet to be revealed. Lafon thinks this is his best Perrières for some years.
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Wine Advocate
Author: David Schildknecht
Issue: 180
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Ripe apricot, white peach, jasmine, nut oil, fresh lime and hazelnut pour from the glass of Lafon 2006 Meursault Perrieres. Offering an amazing combination of subtly creamy richness and underlying firmness with utmost elegance and wafting floral notes, the 14 barrels' worth of this beauty from 55 year old vines represent around 60% new wood, but it's not noticeable as such. The finishing interplay of floral, fruit, nut oil, and mineral nuances in the finish will keep you occupied for minutes at a time, and this densely layered yet lacy Meursault should merit more than a decade of attention in the bottle as well.
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