2016 Meursault Les Perrieres
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From bottle, the 2016 Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières (Domaine Louis Jadot) is showing very well, unfurling in the glass with notes of waxy lemon rind, crisp pear, crushed chalk and white flowers. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, elegantly textural and tensile, with a bright line of acidity and a long, stony finish.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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(2016 was the first year the Jadot team farmed this plot; the yield was full in 2016, as in Narvaux and other high sites in the village, noted Barnier; two of the five barrels were new): Bright lemon-yellow. Less fruity and floral on the nose than the Genevrières, hinting at almond and spicy oak. Then concentrated and harmonious in the mouth, showing a ripe pineapple flavor and a seductive balance of sweetness and acidity. The salty, palate-saturating finish boasts sneaky length and lift. This wine comes across as a bit riper than the Charmes, and will rely as much on its mineral underpinning as on its acidity for longevity. Barnier told me that the Jadot team will force the vines' roots deeper over the next several years in search of greater minerality.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.