White

Charmes Premier Cru

Meursault · France

Fact sheet

seafood · grilled fish · chicken with creamy sauce · pasta with truffles

201493 pts

The aptly named vineyard is good at producing wines that are deceptively approachable when young and which age so well. This Meursault follows that model: a generous wine with its ripe spice and yellow fruits. They are balanced by the more citrus and green-plum flavors. Full of…
201293 pts

This is full of steely acidity as well as complex fruit. It is rich, full of toast and spice that show up the generous swathes of yellow fruits that are just beginning to show their glory. It will develop over many years. Drink from 2017.
201092 pts

This is a rich, rounded wine, yet it also expresses a tight texture and nervy acidity. The toast influence is still dominating, although the fruitiness of this ripe selection is also showing. With its weight and structure, this is a prime candidate to age for several years.
200993 pts

The vintage as well as the vineyard gave this hugely rich wine. It has weight, concentrated fruit and toast flavors, the acidity on line right through the center. Peach, pineapple and grapefruit combine to give an impressive, textured fruitiness. Age for 2–3 years.