Chateau de Meursault Meursault Premier Cru Perrieres Blanc 2023 750ml

91-93 An even more floral-suffused nose is spicier as well with perfumed aromas of jasmine, exotic tea, Granny Smith apple and a variety of citrus nuances. Much like those of the Charmes Dessus, the vibrant flavors are not particularly dense though they are strikingly fine with a mouthfeel that akin to sucking on a tiny pebble, all wrapped in a lingering, agreeably dry and notably austere finish where a touch of wood appears. This could use better depth so a few years of keeping should be beneficial.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Cote De Beaune
• Sub Appellation: Meursault
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White

Varietal

Chardonnay

Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one that has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is Chardonnay. This green-skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity, which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.