2017 Meursault Charmes
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2017 Meursault Charmes 1er Cru had been bottled in August 2018. It has a well-defined bouquet, hints of white chocolate infusing the citrus fruit, and just a touch of honey giving away the warmth of the growing season. The palate is well-balanced with a discreet spicy opening that dovetails into a pure, quite tensile midpalate. There is a sense of fullness to this Meursault, which displays impressive amplitude toward the persistent finish. This comes highly recommended.
Thereâs richness to this wine with praline notes, as well as lightly spiced biscuits and lemons. The palate has fluid, appealing charm and is really plush and bright, as well as fleshy. Drink or hold.
Cask sample. Gorgeous aroma of creamed pears. Bone dry but broad across the palate. Deeply, firmly textured. Lovely wine with a long future even with moderate acidity. (JH)
About the producer
Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.