2016 Domaine Roulot Meursault Clos des Bouchères 1er Cru

(Roulot picked these hillside vines on the first day of his harvest; aged in one-third new, one-third once-used and one-third twice-used barrels): Bright, light yellow. Inviting musky aromas of yellow peach and hazelnut. Intensely flavored and sweet, with harmonious acidity energizing the flavors of lemon, orange oil and spices. Finishes suave, savory and aromatic, with surprising energy. The Charmes possesses more grip but this wine is more charming today. A very good choice of harvest date here! The first vintage for this wine was 2011, and since 2015 the estate has begun to reap the benefits of the work it has done in these vines, which were planted in the 1950s, the 1980s and around 2000, according to Eric Baudin.

2011 their first vintage. ‘Nearly’ organic when purchased. Tank sample. Remarkably rich on the nose. And less tight on the palate than many in this range. Really quite powerful. A powerball! But distinctive. Lime and honey underneath. (JR)