2014 Meursault Charmes
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Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes from Antoine Jobard did not reach the quality level I was hoping for from barrel. The nose was laconic at first, eventually subtle notes of walnut, almond and a touch of orange rind emerging. The palate is well balanced with a generous, quince-tinged opening with brioche and almond. It just lacks the intellectual rigor of the best examples from the vineyard on this tasting. I wonder if it is closed or just having an off-day? I will put a question mark against my score and will revisit the wine down the line. Tasted September 2017.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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Very closed nose hints at menthol. Concentrated, dense and sappy in the mouth, with strong stone fruit and saline mineral flavors carrying through to a chewy, salty finish. Boasts lovely ripeness but not quite the purity of the Genevrières. "The 2014s have more material and ripeness than the '13s and will age longer," noted Jobard.