2017 Meursault Poruzot
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The 2017 Meursault Les Porusots 1er Cru shows a very small reduction on the nose and lacks a little intensity, although it does find its voice with 5–10 minutes in the glass. But you still want more, considering this is a Premier Cru. The palate is well balanced, very citric and quite Puligny-like in style, and maybe more malic toward the finish, which delivers a lovely spicy aftertaste. More persistence would not have gone amiss, though that may develop with time. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune.
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The Wine Advocate
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2017 Meursault Les Porusots 1er Cru has a fresh red apple, orange zest and citrus peel scented bouquet that has more vim and vigour than the Meursault St. Christophe. The palate is well balanced, the 25% new oak lends some volume, though I feel it is just a little too pronounced towards the finish at the moment. That should become fully enmeshed by the time of bottling.
A touch of leesy reduction that will likely dissipate by the time of bottling mingles with notes of crisp green apple and wheat toast, introducing the 2017 Meursault 1er Cru Les Porusots, a medium to full-bodied, ample and tight-knit wine with attractive purity and a long, saline finish.
About the producer
Volnay’s Domaine de Montille is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or. Founded in 1730, the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm today.