Meursault, Les Charmes, Dessus, 1er Cru, 2021
Just an exceptional vineyard. Very classy with great definition on the nose. Sleek, polished confit lemon fruit combines with delicate minerals that buffer the palate and give a silky yet kinetic feel. This really is lovely; sophisticated and assured. A natural richness is offset by a line of energy at its core. Wonderful poise and elegance. From four specific parcels vinified separately high up in the Charmes Dessus vineyard, just below Clos des Perrières and abutting the vines of Dominque Lafon, this represents a clear step up from the straight Charmes and is one of the estate's flagship wines. Aged in 30% new oak.
critic reviews
The 2021 Meursault Les Charmes Dessus 1er Cru has a crisp and well-defined bouquet with much more terroir expression than Fabien Coche's Meursault Charmes. It is nuanced with hints of popcorn and walnut. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, taut and focused, quite tangy with a twist of bitter lemon towards the finish. Fine sapidity, but I would afford this another couple of years to fully cohere. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.