This pristine, aged Meursault has all the complexity of a near decade of age along with the freshness we all hope for in a mature white Burgundy. As many of you know, earlier this year I came across a rare lot of perfectly cellared Burgundy that had been moved only once since leaving the Domaine’s cold cellar.
Derived from this incredible source, today’s 2007 Domaine Rodolphe Demougeot is offered at a price even below market price for the current 2014 release. Grown in two premium lieux-dit in the coveted southern end of Meursault, traditional winemaking, ideal cellaring and excellent parcels combine with the pitch-perfect 2007 growing season to produce exactly what I look for in a mature bottle of Meursault. This stunning example will charm today - or anytime in the next decade if kept well. In a world where mature white Burgundy is getting more and more costly, this modest price is simply astounding.
The 2007 Meursault displays a golden core with green and golden reflections on the rim, showing its near decade of age. The otherworldly nose is simultaneously mature, complex and incredibly fresh. Aromatics of slightly dried yellow apple, lime blossom, crushed hazelnut, white flowers, a touch of melted butter and a hint of beautifully integrated baking spices light up the senses. On the palate, the wine has a strong medium body, the definitive minerality that Meursault is known for as well as ample freshness without even a hint of oxidation. In short, this beauty is everything I look for in a decade-old bottle of white Burgundy. To enjoy, simply open ten minutes prior to serving at cellar temperature in Burgundy stems and let this wine unfold in the glass.