1991 Meursault Clos de la Barre

The superb 1991 Meursault-Clos de la Barre is as compelling as the magnificent 1989. It was put in the bottle unfined and unfiltered, so do not be surprised by any sediment that forms within the next 6-12 months. The wine offers up a magnificent nose of minerals, buttery apples, and spring flowers. Honeyed, rich, and full-bodied, this deep, layered wine exhibits low acidity, as well as sensational balance and depth. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. What Lafon achieved in 1991 is extraordinary. His wines are the greatest wines of the vintage. In 1991 he put most of the cuvees of white wine in the bottle with neither fining nor filtration. Lafon's 1991s are the wines of the vintage. Modestly, Lafon says he took some unnecessary gambles by waiting out the rains and picking late, harvesting fruit that was not diluted. The results are splendidly rich, full-bodied wines with amazing intensity. They are as exceptional as the 1990s, and superior to Lafon's 1988s, 1987s, and 1986s. Average yields were 25 hectoliters per hectare, compared to 55-70 at other domaines. Three of the four single-vineyard Meursaults were outstanding. Importer: A Peter Vezan Selection, various importers, including Classic Wine Imports, Boston, MA.