2019 Meursault 1. Cru Les Perrières Henri Boillot

Hints of mineral reduction and mineral reduction are present on the aromas of apple, pear and lemon-lime. There is an almost painful intensity to the stony and chiseled flavors that conclude in a gorgeously long, complex and moderately austere finale. This is exceptionally stylish and quite classy while the finish is like licking a wet rock. In a word, impressive. 94/2031+

The 2019 Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières has turned out very nicely, offering up aromas of pear, lemon oil, wheat toast and oyster shell. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and chiseled, it's stony and saline, with tangy acids and a long, chalky finish. As is so often the case with this climat, the site dominates the vintage.

Medium full yellow. Two new barrels out of the three. Loads of energy yellow plum with some mandarin and grenadine, closer to grapefruit on the palate. There is a fine density of fruit too, but this Perrières does not outrank the best of the other Meursault 1ers Crus from the domaine side.