2005 Meursault Les Perrieres
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Very ripe aromas of nectarine, peach pit and hazelnut. Rich and very ripe but backward, with dense, smooth flavors of peach, minerals and powdered stone. The impression of full ripeness continues on the very long, almost pineappley finish. The highest in alcohol of these 2005s along with the Montrachet, at 14.2%.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(this still has a bit of malic acidity to convert) Expressive nose offers a lovely amalgam of apricot, citrus fruits and hazelnut. Chewy, rich, dry and broad, with a strong element of wet stone; perhaps slightly low-toned for a young Perrieres. This has very good energy and definition, but it derives more from the wine's minerality than from its lowish acidity.
About the producer
Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.