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2015 Patrick Javillier Meursault Tete de Murger

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July 2, 2023 - $66

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RATINGS

92Stephen Tanzer

Sexy scents of white peach, orange oil and subtle spices. Supple and creamy but also fresh and firm, displaying a pliant, open-knit texture for the year but also lovely freshness to its white peach fruit. Really spreads out on the back half, finishing with building, palate-saturating length.

91Burghound.com

There is excellent mid-palate concentration to the lush yet serious and powerful medium weight plus flavors that deliver first-rate length on the balanced finish...possesses outstanding quality for its level.

16+ Jancis Robinson

Liquorice and lemon on the nose. Then sweetness. Big and bold! Edinburgh rock

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.