2001 Meursault Les Perrieres
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The 2001 Meursault 1er Cru les Perrieres from Jean-Marc Roulot has blossomed into a truly wonderful expression of this coveted vineyard. There is absolutely no messing about on the nose as it delivers a payload of mineral-rich, chalky aromas infused with lime flower and fresh green apples. It is just so elegant and pure. The palate is supremely well balanced and manages to convey the mineral intensity of the vineyard, with hints of almond and lanolin on the entry, a killer seam of acidity and a long, oyster shell finish. Utterly beguiling, this constitutes one of the finest mature Meursault from Roulot that I have encountered.
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Creamed pear aromas are found in the nose of the 2001 Meursault-Perrieres. A great wine, it explodes on the palate with satin-textured layers of smoky white fruits, gravels, and flowers. Concentrated, refined, and deep, it has a marvelously fleshy personality. Projected maturity: 2005-2012. “Nature wasn’t kind to us in 2001,” said Jean-Marc Roulot, this estate’s director and winemaker, “therefore it is a winemaker’s vintage like 1998 was, but of better quality.” According to Roulot, his village parcels, though not the premier crus, were struck by the hail storm of August 2nd, 2001. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524
Aromatically fine nose of lemon and flowers. A step up in intensity and class, with bright, chewy flavors; excellent mineral cut; and a long, gripping finish. The yield here was in the 48 to 50 hectoliters per hectare range, according to Roulot, compared to 45 in 2000.
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.