2012 Meursault En La Barre

Bright pale yellow. Rich, spicy aromas of peach, orange juice, butter and hazelnut; very Meursault! Round and spicy on entry, then rather powerful in the middle palate for village wine, showing a penetrating quality to the flavors of peach, orange and spices. Finishes uncompromisingly dry and tight, with a bit of alcoholic warmth. (Don't hesitate to buy Jobard's Bourgogne Blanc, which is made mostly from well-placed vines in Meursault; the 2012 version offers very ripe aromas and flavors of yellow peach, pear, lemon and hazelnut but finishes firm, juicy and classically dry.)