2023, Domaine Darviot-Perrin, MEURSAULT, 1er Cru, 'Genevrières'Lies quite close to Perrires. A lovely glowing pale yellow. The fruit seems in some ways a little richer than the Charmes, yet with the requisite detail, a more mineral acidity and greater persistence. More of a yellow fruit surrounding and providing the flesh. Drink from 2030 2036. **** 93 95 Jasper Morris MW

strictly in magnum

lemongrass and turmeric and black pepper spices

exhibiting beautiful balance and concluding with a long

My only question mark is a slightly gritty quality in the tannins that lurks beneath

Harvest 26 September to 9 October

exercised patience and precisely timed the picking over six weeks – making it one of the longest harvests in recent years

systematic climate control and a wholesale refinement of the estate's cooperage choices have brought new harmony and sensuality to this estate's wines

This has one of my favourite noses from Vougeraie

it should give 15-20 years of drinking pleasure

The palate is well balanced with a keen line of acidity

Grand cru with soil of fine clay and limestone

Really fine definition and sense of focus