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2017 Jean-Philippe Fichet Meursault Les Gruyaches

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September 17, 2023 - $67

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RATINGS

91-93Stephen Tanzer

Aromatically pure, complex, high-pitched scents of citrus fruits, spice oils, flowers and minerals. Sweet and plush on the palate, with no hard edges, with the wine's sucrosité nicely buffered by ripe acidity and crushed-stone minerality. Finishes classically dry, saline, firm and long.

90-92The Wine Advocate

...lovely aromas of pear, iodine, Meyer lemon and white flowers. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and satiny, with excellent old vine concentration, chalky dry extract and a long, mouthwatering finish.

17.5Jancis Robinson

Rich, zesty and creamy. Lovely depth of fruit with excellent freshness. Zippy and long with great texture to carry the extreme freshness.

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.