Drink: Now+
Tasting note: (with thanks to Herwig Janssen and Joe Tsai). A trace of reduction is not enough to mask the amazingly pure, cool and airy citrus peel, rose petal and essence of stone aromas that precede the energetic, intense and gorgeously well-detailed flavors that brim with plenty of palate staining dry extract. The explosive and mildly austere finish is shaped by firm but ripe acidity that is impeccably well-integrated and this should age effortlessly for years, indeed it is not quite yet at its peak. In sum, this is text book Perrières that has shown consistently well in my experience. Tasted multiple times since release with remarkably consistent notes.
The 2008 Meursault Perrières is a stunning white Burgundy for the vintage. It has detailed, vibrant, mineral-laden bouquet that is full of energy and sense of place, cognizant that it comes from one of the appellation’s finest vineyards and not wanting to let you, the grateful imbiber, down. The palate is effortlessly balanced with perfect acidity, immense tension and poise with an elegant, stony, almost conservative finish that delivers wonderful complexity. This may warrant more superlatives with further bottle age. Awesome.
Drink Date: 2016 - 2030
WA: 96
