2007 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Meursault Premier Cru, Perrieres Blanc 1x750ml

Vinous 94-95

(a tank sample, fined ten days ago) Knockout nose combines musky citrus peel, white flowers and grilled nuts. Offers bracing lemon, lime and stone flavors of outstanding purity, with strong minerality giving the wine uncanny energy and cut. The sugar/acid balance here is exhilarating, and the wine’s resounding finish offers an almost magically light touch. This should age very slowly. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/09/2009]

Robert Parker 97

Tasted at the Domaine. A brilliant Perrieres in 2007, in an unfair way putting Dominique Lafon’s other Meursault’s in their place. A captivating minerally nose with stunning definition with inflections of heather, walnut and hazelnut, which simply soars from the glass. The palate is already showing exquisite definition and tension; vibrant and taut with hazelnut, smoke and a touch of clear honey. The finish is thrilling: so much poise and focus. This is about as good as Meursault gets. Drink 2012-2030. Tasted November 2008. [Neal Martin, 11/01/2008]

Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030