Domaine de Montille, a revered estate in Burgundy, presents its Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières 2016 in a 150cl magnum format. Renowned for their unwavering commitment to expressing the purest essence of terroir, the Montille family crafts wines of exceptional precision and longevity, embodying the classicism of the Côte de Beaune.
Les Perrières is widely acknowledged as one of Meursault's most distinguished Premier Cru vineyards, often cited for its Grand Cru potential. Situated on a stony, limestone-rich slope, it imparts a profound minerality, structure, and intensity to the Chardonnay, distinguishing it from other Meursault climats. The 2016 vintage, while presenting challenges in Burgundy, ultimately yielded white wines of remarkable concentration and vibrant acidity, promising excellent ageing potential.
This particular offering benefits from 'Ex-Domaine' provenance, guaranteeing optimal storage conditions directly from the producer's cellars. The 150cl magnum format further enhances the wine's graceful evolution, allowing for a slower, more nuanced development of its complex aromatic and textural profile. A benchmark expression of Meursault's finest terroir, destined for extended cellaring.
Tasting notes
The 2016 Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières from Domaine de Montille, presented in magnum, reveals a captivating aromatic spectrum. Initial notes of ripe lemon, green apple, and white peach are interwoven with nuances of toasted almond, hazelnut, and a distinct wet-stone minerality. On the palate, it is both powerful and elegant, with a concentrated core of fruit framed by vibrant acidity and a saline tension characteristic of Les Perrières' limestone soils. The texture is rich yet precise, leading to a remarkably long, complex finish that promises further evolution with age. This wine is entering a beautiful drinking window but possesses the structure and depth for many more years of graceful development.