Meursault
South-west of the city of Beaune, between Volnay and Santenay in the Côte de Beaune, are a trio of villages - Chassagne Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet and Meursault - where the almost monoculture of Pinot Noir in the rest of the Côte d’Or gives way to rows of Chardonnay and white wines rule supreme.
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2015 MEURSAULT 1er Cru Caillerets Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot
Côte d'Or Burgundy France 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
A different register to the Chassagnes, surprisingly mineral again, lovely freshness. All the fat of the vintage and intensity and length too. Very attractive.
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2016 MEURSAULT 1er Cru Caillerets Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot
Côte d'Or Burgundy France 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
Already bottled. More nutty. More woody, more mineral. Nice, pear fruit. A tasty, grippy middle. Then mineral notes take over. Not blockbusting but good drive and length.
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2013 MEURSAULT 1er Cru Poruzot Dessus Domaine Rémi Jobard
Côte d'Or Burgundy France White
Chardonnay. Organic, Bio-dynamic
Only a tiny bit more colour than the Chevalières, but significantly more volume. The nose may be delicate with citrus purity, but the palate surprises with its weight. Shot through with le...(more info)
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2014 MEURSAULT 1er Cru Poruzot Dessus Domaine Rémi Jobard
Côte d'Or Burgundy France White
Chardonnay. Organic, Bio-dynamic
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...(more info)
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