2016 Meursault Les Perrieres
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Rich, gently buttery and flinty nose with some spicy stone fruit. Still not at its peak. Taut, crisp, ripe lemon, baking spice and stones. Long and spicy finish. Classy. (TJ)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Tim Jackson MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Pale, bright yellow. Lively aromas of ginger, orange zest and crushed rock. At once sweet, fine-grained and vibrant, with harmonious acidity giving shape and lift to the ripe pineapple, stone fruit and almond flower flavors. Impressively dense, even thick, for the year, with a plush, long, very ripe yet surprisingly dry aftertaste. This Perrières really dusts the palate. The wine's savory minerality should enable it to evolve gracefully.
Stone fruit and mango on the palate, chalky texture with pert acidity and thick, full mouthfeel. Intense and concentrated right through to the finish – formidable and potent. (RH)
The 2016 Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières has a fresh and perfumed bouquet with scents of orange blossom and rose petals on the nose. Other vintages have displayed more mineral drive at this stage, but it is certainly pretty. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity and a sappy salinity coming through on the second half that concludes with a saliva-inducing aftertaste. Excellent.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.