2010 Meursault Genevrieres

Things get even better with the majestic 2010 Meursault Genevrieres. Initially rather buttoned up, the wine really only opens up on the mid-palate, where endless layers of explosive fruit emerge with no end. This is an intensely pointed, chiseled wine endowed with tons of richness and power. Hints of slate, crushed rocks and citrus are woven together on the pointed, utterly brilliant finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014+. Pierre-Yves Colin and Caroline Morey follow their stunning 2009s with an equally compelling set of 2010s. The 2010s have deep site-specific signatures, rich fruit and plenty of acidity. Fans of this small, but increasingly high profile address will want to flock to these wines. Pierre Yves Colin started picking on September 22. Yields were down just 5-10%, which is pretty remarkable considering the vintage. It was a difficult vintage in the cellar, as malos were late and slow. When I visited last June, virtually all of the wines were still finishing their malos. With the exception of the St. Aubins, the 2010s spent about 18 months in barrel. The St. Aubins were bottled in November 2011. All of the other 2010s were bottled in April 2012. The 2011s, which I tasted from barrel, are very promising, so there is a lot to look forward to. A Daniel Johnnes Selection, imported by Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; also imported by Bertin Henri Selections, 10900 N.W. 21st Street, Unit 180, Doral, Florida 33172 tel: (305) 343-4054

Very pale green gold. Scented with concentrated herbs. Racy and quite delicate and with a strong linear attack on the palate. Lively and very pure. Filigree layers already. More open than the Charmes. (JR)

Pale yellow. Ripe aromas of peach, orange and pineapple, complicated by slightly high-toned spicy oak. Dense, creamy and sweet but with terrific acidity and a piquant flavor of orange oil giving verve to the middle palate. Finishes strong and long. Terrific potential here.