2013 Domaine Roulot Meursault Clos des Bouchères 1er Cru
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An elegant, airy and cool nose displays overtly fresh notes of citrus, rose petal, essence of almost and a hint of jasmine tea along with subtle secondary nuances. There is an equally good sense of refinement to the ultra-pure and obviously mineral-inflected flavors that culminate in an understated, clean, beautifully focused and balanced finish that is crisp and dry in the best sense. This lovely effort is knocking on the front door of full maturity and is sufficiently close to it that opening a bottle now would not be a vinous crime. With that said, there is certainly no rush to drink up as this should easily hold for another decade.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Pungent minerality on the nose and palate gives this wine an exhilarating light touch. Supple and refined, this lovely Meursault gained in sweetness as it opened in the glass, showing a honeyed quality to go with its saline minerality. Finishes very smooth and long, with noteworthy lift. (ST)
The 2013 Meursault Clos des Bouchères 1er Cru seemed taciturn in the glass at first, but opens up and revels in its mineralité that is very expressive here, one of Jean-Marc's most transparent wines. The palate is medium-bodied, slightly waxy on the entry with fine acidity, intense but one of the most brooding, especially coming after the Poruzots. The finish has a slight tang of seaweed on the aftertaste. It will certainly need three or four years in bottle.
2011 was the first vintage. ‘Nearly’ organic when sold. Fairly light though elegant nose and then wonderfully tightly knit on the palate. A real future over-performer. Enormous finesse. Succulent. Long but not galumphing. (JR)
About the producer
Domaine Roulot is one of the most respected wine estates of Meursault, famed for producing some of the world’s finest Chardonnay.