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2008 Jean-Philippe Fichet Meursault Le Tesson

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July 20, 2025 - $66

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RATINGS

93Vinous / IWC

...elegant... Hints of white chocolate complement the lightly honeyed fruit, waxy scents emerging later. The palate is very well balanced with a keen line of acidity, a lovely waxy texture with notes of dried apricot, white peach and tangerine towards the long finish. What a delicious Meursault from Fichet - superb!

93Decanter Magazine (points)

...terrific... Notes of apple, pear, iodine and a lick of struck match reduction introduce a concentrated, tensile palate built around a spine of acid and minerality.

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88-90Burghound.com

...background hint of wood toast blends with spice hints, freshly sliced pear and a floral nuance that gives way to detailed, intense and mouth coating medium-bodied flavors...ample amount of dry extract that buffers the moderately firm acid spine and adds shape and focus to the persistent finish.

16.5Jancis Robinson

Very light butterscotch nose. Rich, broad start and a pleasing breadth on the palate...offers considerable palate impact. Quite robust!

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Meursault

Meursault is one of the trio of famous Chardonnay producing appellations in the Côte d’Or. Although both red and white wines are allowed to be produced in the Meursault appellation, 98% of Meursault is Chardonnay. With a total of 2,500 acres of vineyards, there are no Grands Crus but 325 acres of Premiers Crus, which are divided into 13 main vineyards. As wine writers have often noted, Meursault’s fame is based on its Premiers Crus, including the prestigious Les Perrières, Les Genevrières and Les Charmes. Because the water table is low in Meursault, many producers have cellars here, including Comte Lafon and Jean-Francois Coche-Dury. Robert M. Parker Jr. wrote “the Premiers Crus, as well as the finest Villages Meursaults from the top vineyards, are among the easiest drinking white burgundies in the world. Why? High-quality Meursault is opulent, almost unctuous, with a fatness and a juicy, succulent, buttery, hazelnut and apple, peach-like fruitiness that often roars from the glass.”

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.

VINTAGE

2008 Jean-Philippe Fichet Meursault Le Tesson