2016 Meursault Sous le Dos d'Ane
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Tasting notes
Tasted from bottle, the 2016 Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Ane offers up a pretty bouquet of crisp Anjou pear, white flowers, hazelnut cream and wet stones that's a little high-toned in profile if it's served too cold, though any questions of excess volatility are dispelled as it approaches room temperature. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, delicately textural and incisive, with brisk acids, a tight-knit but nicely concentrated core and a precise, racy finish. Somewhat austere in profile, this is a promising candidate for bottle age. This was one of the parcels that escaped the 2016 frosts.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(these vines now average about 17 years of age, according to director Brice de la Morandière, as a lot of replanting was done in 1998 and 1999, with the rest of the vines taken out in 2002 and replanted in 2004): Ripe aromas of yellow peach and hazelnut. Not particularly dense or deep but tactile and thick, with an element of minerality providing lift. Finishes with good texture and length. The yield here was healthy, as these vines were not affected by frost.
Rather simpler on the nose than the Leflaive Pulignys just tasted. Broad and sweetish. Refreshing green citrus streak on the palate. Lots of chalky chewiness on the end. (JR)
About the producer
Domaine Leflaive is arguably Burgundy’s most famous white wine producer, setting the benchmark for top-quality Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune and the world. The property is the largest land-owner in Puligny-Montrachet, with extensive holdings in the village and five hectares of Grand Cru vineyards