2007 Meursault Les Perrieres
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A profusion of floral perfume honeysuckle and gentian; nut oils almond, hazelnut, pistachio; pungent herbs lavender and green tea fresh citrus (lime and orange zest) and luscious melon and peach combine for a seductive aromatic and palate display from Drouhin’s 2007 Meursault Perrieres. Lush and satiny in texture, it simultaneously preserves refreshment and a terrific sense of buoyancy that carry into an invigorating and uplifting finish. This is one of the most generous – yet by no means loud – expressions of its site or vintage that I have encountered. It should be fascinating to follow for at least 6-8 years, but is so seductive today it would be perverse not to immediately succumb to its charms. Veronique Drouhin-Boss expressed enormous – and, in my view, justifiable – satisfaction with the 2007 crop of Drouhin whites, admitting that their sense of concentration might strike some observers as paradoxical given the vintage’s relatively high yields. Regular batonnage seems to have been a successful policy here, at least as judged by flattering textures and overt richness (almost atypically so for the vintage) short-term. For an account of Drouhin’s Chablis from 2007, consult the separate report on that region in this issue. Importer: Dreyfus-Ashby & Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 818 0770
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Pale color. High-pitched aromas of lime, crushed stone, violet and sea salt. Juicy, aromatic and deep, with lovely cut and energy to its taut flavors of citrus peel, flowers and stone. Very Perrieres, and nicely aromatic on the long aftertaste.
Very pale color. Ripe but bright aromas of pear, citrus fruits, mint and powdered stone. Broad and silky on entry, then tighter on the back half, with a restrained sweetness and a strong spicy impression. Finishes quite taut, with mineral and curry powder nuances.
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.