Meursault

Frost means that Remi got just 2 barrels per HA. The lift here is fantastic. Then there are some more serious undertones, some 'matiere'. Herbs, dried savoury husks. Some cooked pear - crisper ap...(read more)

Pale greeny gold. Not as open as the Sous la Velle, a bit tighter and more reserved. More volume again, a supple presence, but quite shy for now. Good mineral intensity on the finish.

55 year old vines, above Genevrières. A fuller nose than Luraule, more breadth of minerals, a flavour of rock-dust and a big nutty sort of flavour. Not as sleek as the Luraule, but more obvious c...(read more)

A different register to the Chassagnes, surprisingly mineral again, lovely freshness. All the fat of the vintage and intensity and length too. Very attractive.

As so often, the Poruzots is understated at this stage, and its ripeness, tasted after the Chevalières, makes it seem almost too easy, supple, ripe and round. But there is real richness and densi...(read more)

Generous richness and volume. A dusting of sweetness. Juicy voluminous texture, lovely freshness of fruit, big but still bright. Powerful length. Very impressive.

Nose is all airy mineral, not really fruit at all. Maybe a hint of white flowers. More volume as one climbs the scale, sleek and full and positively vibrating with tension and fruit complexity. V...(read more)

Fatter than the Poruzots, a touch more generous in feel, more filled-out, the Genevrières just gets its act together earlier. Lovely length and balance.