2018 Meursault Charmes
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Fermented in 350-litre oak. In the middle of Lafon’s parcel, below Perrières. Quite high up. Was made by Lafon 20 years ago. Barrel sample. Intense citrus and a touch of clementine but lightly smoky reduction too. Power. So intense and streamlined, with just a light smokiness. The fruit is like a streak but goes on for ever, not to be tamed by the oak. Eye-watering freshness to balance that depth of fruit. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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A restrained, and notably floral nose combines notes of apple, citrus zest and a wisp of mineral reduction. The palate impression of the middle weight flavors is relatively precise and especially so in the context of what is typical for the 2018 vintage while offering evident minerality and salinity on the balanced bitter lemon-inflected finish. This will need to add depth to achieve the upper end of my predicted range, but it may well do just that.
About the producer
Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey (known by many as PYCM) is a négociant and domaine that has become one of the most popular white wine producers in Burgundy – with a prolific number of cuvées from the top Grands and Premiers Crus vineyards in the Côte de Beaune.