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2016 Vincent Girardin Meursault Les Charmes-Dessus

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Latest Sale Price

March 3, 2024 - $82

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RATINGS

90Stephen Tanzer

...aromas of lemon oil, pear and menthol. Offers good density of material...

89-92Burghound.com

...good delineation and vibrancy to the sleek and intense middle weight flavors that terminate in an agreeably dry, clean, focused and lingering finale...

17Jancis Robinson

Lively...good balance between fruit and acidity. Plus a more lifted nose and real texture. Really long too.

REGION

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

Les Charmes, at 78 acres, is Meursault’s largest Premier Cru vineyard. Like its neighboring Premier Crus, Les Genevrieres and Les Perrieres, is is south of the commune of Meursault and very close to Puligny-Montrachet. Since Meursault lacks a Grand Cru, Meursault’s reputation for excellence is based on the Premier Crus, particularly the whites. Les Charmes abuts Puligny-Montrachet. Burgundy writer Clive Coates writes that “there is an attractive, soft flowery character to a Charmes: peach blossom, delicately nutty, gently honeyed.”

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, 1er (Premier) Cru

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.