2014 Meursault Les Charmes
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Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes from Comtes Lafon was not firing on all cylinders from barrel but clearly this is not the case now that the wine is in bottle. It demonstrated a subtle reduction on the nose with scents of dried quince complementing the citrus fruit, walnut and smoke aromas. The palate is well balanced with fine delineation, harmonious with notes of tangerine and orange zest, the oak nicely integrated with appreciable weight on the finish. Very fine, very sophisticated—this surpasses my expectations from barrel.
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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Bright yellow. Very ripe yellow peach, spices and a note of grilled-nut reduction on the nose and palate. Round, utterly silky and rich; an explosive, mouthfilling wine with terrific framing acidity. Finishes tactile and classic, with outstanding resounding length and a powerful impression of extract. An amazing showing considering that this wine was on its finings in tank.
Bright yellow. Very ripe yellow peach, spices and a note of grilled-nut reduction on the nose and palate. Round, utterly silky and rich; an explosive, mouthfilling wine with terrific framing acidity. Finishes tactile and classic, with outstanding resounding length and a powerful impression of extract. An amazing showing considering that this wine was on its finings in tank.