2010 Meursault Les Tillets

(just at the end of its malo; 13.7% alcohol): Bright pale-medium yellow. Subtly complex, ripe aromas of buttery peach, soft citrus fruits, vanilla and white truffle. An opulent, mouthfilling fruit bomb: rich, sweet and chewy, with the edgy acidity, tongue-dusting spices and dry extract to support its full alcohol. Javillier believes that he picked a bit late in Meursault, and wonders whether the slightly edgy acidity and dusty aftertaste were a result of the thunderstorms shortly before the harvest. (Incidentally, both of Javillier's Bourgogne blanc bottlings showed very good potential, with the Cuvee Oligocene offering concentrated, very ripe flavors of peach and white flowers, nicely balanced by strong integrated acidity. The Meursault Clos du Cromin was just beginning its malolactic fermentation.)