2009 Meursault Les Terres Blanches

What I love about the 2009 Meursault Les Terres Blanches is that it dupes you into thinking it is nothing special. However, go away and come back, and after 30 minutes it suddenly reveals an exquisite lime flower and apple blossom bouquet with subtle flinty scents. The palate is extremely well-balanced with well-judged acidity. It is not the most complex Meursault you will drink all year, but it is very harmonious, and the finish has sufficient race and tension to leave you wanting another sip. This is the kind of wine that makes me pick up the telephone and call M. Morey to book a visit. And I will. I am a huge admirer of the talented Pierre Morey, who has conjured so many exceptional white Burgundy wines over the years. This comes from a 0.4 hectares of vines between Goutte d’Or and Clos de Mazeray that were planted in 1988.