2007 Domaine Boyer-Martenot Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru
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The combination of creaminess and refreshment of which its vintage is capable are no doubt reinforced in Boyer’s 2007 Meursault Charmes by the effect of its marrying both very high elevation, stony and low, chalk-rich sections of this cru. Also in typical vintage fashion, it is juicy and generously satisfying through and through, with toasted nuts, spice, and vanilla accenting fresh citrus in a refreshing and persistent if not terribly complex finish. I would plan to enjoy this over the next 4-5 years. Vincent Boyer’s 2007s – all of which were bottled by the following September, and weigh in at 12.5-13% alcohol – display a diversity of personalities, but share a sense of transparency to nuance, and a consistency of quality not equaled by his 2006s. A Peter Vezan Selection (various importers), Paris; fax 011 33 1 42 55 42 93
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Medium yellow. Sweeter aromas of yellow peach, butter, vanilla, hazelnut and menthol; very Meursault. Then juicy and firmly built, with lemony acidity and a mineral component contributing firmness and vivacity. This really resounds on the mineral-driven back end. Charmes in a Perrieres style, in need of four years of aging.
More spice than the Narvaux, even a hint of cloves? Powerful but well corseted by the acidity. Still pretty tight. (JH)
Subtle aromas of lemon, vanilla and minerals. Dense, dry and tightly wound, with a firm underlying structure to the racy flavors of lemon, spices and herbal tea. Not a fleshy style but juicy and firm, finishing with strong cinnamon and nutmeg spice notes and lingering perfume. This represents an assemblage of three parcels within Charmes.