2023, Domaine Pierre-Morey, MEURSAULT, 'Clos Le Meix Tavaux'This parcel is situated just above the les Cloux stream, facing the hillside of Meix Chavaux, in the heart of the village, where the slope is quite gentle and the soils rocky and well draining. Mid lemon yellow. A little more tension, with some ripe citrus. Quite lean [at this early stage] for a Meursault, with a little nuttiness. Medium length. Drink from 2027 2030. *** 89 91 Jasper Morris MW.

and licorice

fully exposed to Botrytis cinerea

From vines planted in the 1970s and '80s

featuring hints of lemon curd

Firm tannic frame

Savoury and mouthwatering

Harvest September 10 to 20

the grapes were destemmed 100% and given a cold soak prior to a brief fermentation and a post-fermentation maceration prior to ageing in cask

quite gourmand in style with savory

dried herbs and orange zest race out of the glass

here the stone fruits are clearly ripe and edging towards exotic mango and pomegranate

originally planted with Chardonnay by his grandfather in 1905