2017 Meursault St. Christophe
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The 2017 Meursault "St. Christophe" is a blend of Les Petits Charrons, Narvaux and Les Tastet. It has a precise and quite attractive bouquet, the 20% new oak (half in large 600-litre barrels) is nicely integrated and imparts subtle brioche aromas. The palate is well balanced with a touch of orange cordial on the entry. There is a fine bead of acidity here with a lightly spiced finish, just a tang of lemongrass enlivening the aftertaste. Very fine at this level.
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The Wine Advocate
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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A cuvée composed from holdings in Casse-Tête, Petits Charrons and Narvaux du Dessous, the 2017 Meursault Saint-Christophe offers up an attractive bouquet of green apple, Anjou pear, hazelnut cream and oatmeal. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, tangy and incisive, reflecting the house style and its hillside origins, with promising chalky structure and a nicely defined finish.
First vintage in 2016. Three parcels on the coteaux: Les Casse-Têtes, Les Petits Charrons, Les Narvaux. From tank. 20% new oak. Subtle spice, a hint of cedary oak but mostly a blend of citrus and oatmeal. Broad and spicy on the palate, pulled in by pure citrus on the finish. (JH)
(a blend of Narvaux, Petits Charrons and Casse-Têtes; 15% new oak, about 50% large-format barrels): Bright, full yellow. Very ripe, slightly reduced aromas of ripe peach, dried fruits and hazelnut. Nicely concentrated but a bit hard-edged and disjointed today, with some acidity yet to be absorbed. Conveys good thickness and soil salinity for village wine but not yet harmonious.
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.