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2014 Patrick Javillier Meursault Les Tillets

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October 6, 2024 - $61

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RATINGS

92The Wine Advocate

...very perfumed nose with lime flower, citrus fruit and cold limestone scents that possess more vigour... The palate is fresh and vibrant with a citric thread of acidity. Plenty of energy here...there is commendable precision on the malic finish that leaves the mouth fresh and wanting more.

91Stephen Tanzer

...pure aromas of grapefruit pith and soft citrus fruits. Shows a sappy sweetness and a sexy leesy nuance to its flavors of lemon zest, black pepper and sea breeze. Lovely intensity here, not to mention nice breadth and length and no hardness.

91Burghound.com

...cool and highly restrained nose only reluctantly offers up notes of green apple, lilac, citrus and pear. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the chiseled and almost delicate middle weight flavors that exude a discreet minerality on the balanced and persistent finale.

17Jancis Robinson

Smoke and almonds on the nose. Great edge and nerve with a green streak. Exciting!

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

2014 Patrick Javillier Meursault Les Tillets