2022 Albert Grivault Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres 750Ml Bottle

The Bardet family own some of the best sited vines in 2 plots in the exceptional and rocky 1er Cru Perrieres (dessus or the lower and better section), next to the plots of Lafon and near the Clos itself. There is only about 16% new oak used in the vinification of this wine that disappears into sea of intense fruit, the 35yo average age of the vines helping out. Mealy, ripe citrus and pineapple are words that come to mind but don't do justice.

“Grivault's 1.55 hectares of Perrières comes from two parcels next to their monopole Clos des Perrières; there is perhaps just a touch more richness in the wines from the Clos, but this is done in a similar style, which in 2022 produced ripe notes of apricot, apple and quince, with notes of heady white flowers and a bit of reduction. The texture is slightly less dense, but the balance and equilibrium are on par. The winemaking is identical: whole cluster pressed, fermentation in primarily used casks, no sulfur until after malo, and no batonnage — the formula produced a marvellous result.” 95 points – Charles Curtis MW, Decanter