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Meursault Charmes 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.148 ratings
9.214 pro ratings
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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9.1

The 2020 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru has a reductive bouquet that initially obscures some of the terroir expression. That reduction seems to bed in when I return to the glass after ten minutes. The palate is rich and viscous at the entry, and the acidity thankfully maintains tension. The finish feels pure but a bit predictable. Potentially, a lovely mouthful of Meursault, depending on how that reduction pans out, yet intuition is that it doesn't have the class of the best wines in the appellation. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2024)

The 2020 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru has a reductive bouquet that initially obscures some of the terroir expression. That reduction seems to bed in when I return to the glass after ten minutes. The palate is rich and viscous at the entry, and the acidity thankfully maintains tension. The finish feels pure but a bit predictable. Potentially, a lovely mouthful of Meursault, depending on how that reduction pans out, yet intuition is that it doesn't have the class of the best wines in the appellation. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2024)

Jul 16th, 2024
Bill Bender

Clearly on the downside of its optimum drinking window. Low acidity, a pronounced saline component, oyster shell and minimal lift. I wanted more.

Clearly on the downside of its optimum drinking window. Low acidity, a pronounced saline component, oyster shell and minimal lift. I wanted more.

Jan 20th, 2021
Stephen Rosemire

09

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Lauren Barnard

Stupid good

Stupid good

Aug 23rd, 2016
Antonio Gianola

A bit shy on initial pour but after an hour in decanter just started to open up. Soft floral, persistent minerality and length. One for the cellar (if you are patient)

A bit shy on initial pour but after an hour in decanter just started to open up. Soft floral, persistent minerality and length. One for the cellar (if you are patient)

Feb 21st, 2016
Mark Bosko

Director of Sales, Alexana Estate Vineyard and Winery

9.1

Beeswax, dried apricot and toasted almond. Delivers a lot upfront, but lacking length.

Beeswax, dried apricot and toasted almond. Delivers a lot upfront, but lacking length.

Aug 27th, 2015
Alex Pitts

Cellar Master Scholium Project

8.6

2007

2007

Sep 24th, 2013
Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

Corked.

Corked.

Jan 7th, 2023
romo

Charmes being Charmes. Touch of chemical blew off, improved with air.

Charmes being Charmes. Touch of chemical blew off, improved with air.

Dec 20th, 2024
Alvaro Bustillos

Viaje WS 🇮🇹

Viaje WS 🇮🇹

Sep 7th, 2024