2009 Meursault Charmes
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The 2009 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes from Pierre-Yves Colin is sitting in a sweet spot, though don't be afraid of keeping it in your cellar for another decade or two. Yet it is offering so much at the moment. It has an expressive bouquet that translates the lushness and precocity of the growing season - tropical fruit, almond and a hint of vanilla. What I like about this Meursault is that Pierre-Yves managed to lock in the acidity in order to counter the ripeness. The texture here is quite rounded, almost honeyed compared to other vintages but that acidity keeps a tight rein on things. It's just a delightful, opulent Meursault Charmes.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Less creamy on the nose than the 2010, much more immediately mineral. Really smoky and so mineral, seems atypical for 2009. More apparently austere than 2010 but so long and refined. Direct and focused. Long and lean and finely honed. (JH)
The 2009 Meursault Charmes is soft, seamless and totally seductive as it caresses the palate with layers of expressive fruit. This is a gorgeous, understated Charmes that is simply wonderful today.
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.