2002 Meursault Boucheres
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Explosive, rather exotic aroma of tangerine liqueur; reminded me of an Alsace pinot gris. Very sweet, fat and round, with impressive volume and a seamless texture. Shows a dominant, enticing flavor of orange oil. Rather facile Meursault but with plenty of sex appeal. And definitely the odd man out in this group of 2002s: this tastes as if it's from another vintage.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2002 Meursault Boucheres sports a nose of white peaches, apricots, nuts, and spices. Big, broad, fruit-forward, and fresh, it combines super-ripe flavors of mangoes, melons, and peaches with superb balance. Drink it over the next 5-6 years. Jean-Marc Roulot loves the 2002s. “The north wind of early September concentrated all the grapes. It is a vintage like 1992, yet with lower yields. We gained three degrees of natural potential alcohol in one week.” He is convinced that these wines will age well because “they have perfect health, ripeness, and acidity.” Importers: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524 and Parliament Wine Co., Atlantic City, NJ; tel. (609) 348-1100
About the producer
Domaine Roulot is one of the most respected wine estates of Meursault, famed for producing some of the world’s finest Chardonnay.