2003 Meursault Les Charmes
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Lemon and vanillin oak on the nose. Big, sweet, plump and rich, with substantial oakiness today. This was severe from barrel a year ago, but today I find it rather soft. Finishes with substantial spicy, vanillin oak that gives the wine a faint dry edge.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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While Roulot typically produces 6 barrels of Meursault Charmes (white), in 2003 only 1.5 barrels were made due to nature’s wrath. Its spicy, buttery aromatics lead to a medium-bodied personality filled with white fruits, creamed almonds, and anise. Expressive, soft, and satin-textured, this lovely wine is a candidate for drinking over the next 5-6 years. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524; and Parliament Wine Co., Atlantic City, NJ; tel. (609) 348-1100
Aromas of lemon cream, nuts, spices and vanilla. Tightly wound, dry and citric; distinctly severe today. This is tough going at present, but offers good purity and intensity. There are just one and a half barrels of this juice, compared to a normal five.
About the producer
Domaine Roulot is one of the most respected wine estates of Meursault, famed for producing some of the world’s finest Chardonnay.