{"title":"Meursault Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeursault is one of Burgundy's benchmark Chardonnay appellations, renowned for wines that balance richness, texture, and depth with the mineral precision of great White Burgundy. From historic village sites to prestigious Premier Crus, Meursault produces some of the world's most sought-after white wines. Explore exceptional bottlings from leading domaines, showcasing the citrus, orchard fruit, crushed stone, and age-worthy complexity that define this iconic Côte de Beaune appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somm2403-pbouz21crxnoire-750","title":"2021 Philippe Bouzereau, Meursault \"Clos De La Croix Noire\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you want to make Burgundy devotées, or Chardonnay fans, or any aficionado of world class white wine swoon, you need only whisper a single name: Meursault. The sensuous, golden hue, the rich texture, and the swirling layers of orchard fruit, spice, and saline minerals all combine to create a benchmark wine that is beloved the world over. The only problem is this small village doesn’t make nearly enough wine to meet the global demand, and so prices have soared while availability is scarce. This is doubly true for the 2021 vintage, one of the best for White Burgundy in a generation but with heartbreakingly small quantities of wine. So we were delighted to discover a tiny treasure trove of a sensational single vineyard bottling from talented winemaker Philippe Bouzereau. This is spot-on, textbook worthy Meursault in every aspect, from terrific terroir that glows even brighter thanks to the towering classicism of 2021. All of that pedigree and it is still well shy of a c-note. Did we mention it’s limited? Don’t wait!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat’s the secret sauce, the magic that makes the tiny little hamlet of Meursault a global destination for wine lovers? Like all things Burgundy it comes down to location and soil. Situated just south of Beaune, with the red wine dominant villages of Pommard and Volnay in between and the Montrachet sisters of Puligny and Chassagne to the south, Meursault has a the perfect ingredients for producing Chardonnay that is both voluptuous and precise. The vineyards face almost due east instead of southeast, which helps them soak up a bit more sunshine than the generally more chiseled and angular wines of Puligny and Chassagne. There’s also a touch more clay in the limestone bedrock, which is why Pinot Noir starts to take over on the village’s northern edge. It’s a perfect natural recipe for wines that have oodles of charm and seduction, but still maintain definition, structure, and soaring complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePhilippe Bouzereau is keenly aware of the special position his home town holds, as well as the long history and tradition here since his family has been farming grapes and making wine for many generations. Indeed there are a handful of Bouzereaus here, all of them cousins, but for our money Philippe is the one to watch. Along with divine terroir, Meursault is also host to some of the most exceptionally talented winemakers on the planet. Names like Coche, Roulot, and Lafon have brought skyrocketing fame and acclaim to the Côte de Beaune over the past three decades, and Philippe is a top contender in the younger generation to one day ascend to that top tier as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday’s tiny production gem is also a bit of a mystery. If you look up “Clos de la Croix Noire” on a current map of Meursault vineyards you won’t find it. Why? Because the vineyard is now officially called “Aux Murger de Monthélie,” which makes sense as it sits above the town right at the border with the Monthélie appellation. But the importers decided having “Monthélie” on the label could be confusing, so they received permission to use the old name instead, which nods to a tall black cross at the corner of the vineyard that has been there for ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSitting at near the top of the escarpment, the “Croix Noire” has a bit more freshness and verve, especially in an über classic vintage like 2021. But make no mistake that this is still soulful, sensual Meursault at its finest. Served at a cool 50-55 degrees in a nice Burgundy bowl it glows a brilliant straw gold and after a bit of air the classic aromas of yellow apple, marzipan, lemon curd, citrus blossom, honeysuckle, Key lime, baking spice, and a touch of fennel all emerge. The textbook texture is soft and mouth coating, but of course the long, mineral, sea salt finish is framed by bright, prickly acidity. It’s a deliciously comforting bottle that will provide enjoyment tonight or five years from now, and every point in between. So grab as much as you can, it is sure to disappear fast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41987645505590,"sku":"SOMM2403-PBOUZ21CRXNOIRE-750","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021PhilippeBouzereau_MeursaultClosDeLaCroixNoire_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1708098515"},{"product_id":"2020-domaine-bitouzet-prieur-meursault-1er-cru-charmessomm2404-btz20msltchrm-750","title":"2020 Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur, Meursault 1er Cru \"Charmes\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrançois and Vincent Bitouzet’s family has been living and working vines in Meursault for hundreds of years and today, they hold what is probably the village’s single most diverse and impressive collection of real estate. The Bitouzets farm their narrow slice of \"Charmes\" with the same zero-compromise approach as all their sites in the village—organically, with zero chemical herbicides or pesticides. All fruit is farmed and harvested by hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis restraint and patience is echoed in the cellar, where juice is vinified gently and slowly with modest sulfites and zero effort to expedite or simplify the process. The end goal is to produce a quintessential and classically styled expression of Burgundian Chardonnay that matures in the cellar for years while gradually deepening in aromatics and complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis effort combines opulence and immediate drinkability with a structure that bodes well for cellaring. This is a ripe vintage, but this is also Bitouzet-Prieur, whose wines are reliably taut, bright, and full of energy. In the glass, it’s a deepening yellow-gold moving to straw\/silver at the rim, with powerful aromas of yellow apple, Meyer lemon, acacia honey, fresh cream, and wet stones that carry over to the silky, full-bodied palate. The trademark Bitouzet freshness and minerality keeps the wine lively on the palate and aromatic on this finish, and really, we’re hard-pressed to think of a more deeply satisfying, full-body white Burgundy experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42265497600054,"sku":"SOMM2404-BTZ20MSLTCHRM-750","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020DomaineBitouzet-Prieur_Meursault1erCruCharmes_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1716316106"},{"product_id":"2021-comtes-lafon-meursault-1er-cru-les-charmessomm2405-clfn21mrsltchr-750","title":"2021 Comtes Lafon, Meursault 1er Cru \"Les Charmes\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe Lafon name is synonymous with Meursault. Dominique is a descendant of Jules Lafon, who married a girl from Meursault and inherited a few vineyards. In 1923, as the mayor of Meursault, he revived the tradition of celebrating the end of grape harvest with a meal, bringing together the workers with the owners and their friends. It is known as “La Paulée de Meursault,” an integral part of Burgundy’s “Three Glorious Days,” which also includes the spotlight charity auction at the Hospices de Beaune as well as a formal dinner at Clos de Vougeot. The Lafon estate of today was greatly shaped by Jules’ inheritance and his relationships with sharecroppers. When Dominique's father, René, took-over in the 1950s, he re-planted the vineyards and made a dramatic step towards estate bottled wines (no purchased fruit).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe idea that a producer would own his\/her land, farm his\/her land, and make his\/her own wine was ambitious at the time—requiring grit, patience, and foresight. Without a doubt, Dominique Lafon inherited these characteristics and pointed the domaine in a “never looking back” direction in the mid-1980s. He gradually terminated the family’s long-term leases on vineyards and became fascinated with organic cultivation in the late 1980s. By 1992, the estate was organic, but Dominique aimed higher. He experimented with biodynamic farming on three hectares. In comparison to the organic vineyards, he noticed that his biodynamic vineyards looked better: vines fit and perfectly lean, healthy grapes with spunk and glow. Dominique converted the entire estate to biodynamics in 1998 (in the world’s most unforgiving wine region, no less).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass it is a deep yellow-gold, its youthful green reflections now dissipated, and the nose incorporates encroaching ‘secondary’ aromas including baked yellow apple, bosc pear, wild mushrooms, lime blossoms, wilted white flowers, hazelnut, fresh cream, and lees. Medium-plus in body and still framed by fresh, even bracing acidity, I can see this ageing a good decade or more from now if kept well. If you’re curious and can’t wait, decant it about 60 minutes before serving in Burgundy stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42579016089654,"sku":"SOMM2405-CLFN21MRSLTCHR-750","price":419.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021ComtesLafon_Meursault1erCruLesCharmes_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1721059143"},{"product_id":"somm2407-clement22mrslt-750","title":"2022 Pascal Clement, Meursault","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMeursault, I’ve missed you. The combination of challenging vintages and skyrocketing prices makes it tough to find bottles from this world famous wine hamlet that offer both textbook terroir expression and value. But today we have just that, and I’m super excited to get the home of Chardonnay mastery back in the mix. Fittingly, today’s discovery comes to us from the über talented Pascal Clement, a winemaker with deep roots in the Côte de Beaune who is putting all of his thirty plus years of experience and knowledge into this breathtaking vision of classic Meursault majesty. That sublime balance of ripe, sumptuous texture and precise, mineral structure is here in droves, apparent from the moment you pull the cork. This is what white Burgundy lovers dream of, and now you can make those dreams a reality!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s the secret sauce, the magic that makes the tiny little hamlet of Meursault a global destination for wine lovers? Like all things Burgundy it comes down to location and soil. Situated just south of Beaune, with the red wine dominant villages of Pommard and Volnay in between and the Montrachet sisters of Puligny and Chassagne to the south, Meursault has a the perfect ingredients for producing Chardonnay that is both voluptuous and precise. The vineyards face almost due east instead of southeast, which helps them soak up a bit more sunshine than the generally more chiseled and angular wines of Puligny and Chassagne. There’s also a touch more clay in the limestone bedrock, which is why Pinot Noir starts to take over on the village’s northern edge. It’s a perfect natural recipe for wines that have oodles of charm and seduction, but still maintain definition, structure, and soaring complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePascal Clement knows the secrets of Meursault as well as anyone. He grew up a few miles away in Savigny-les-Beaune, and his family has been involved in grape growing and winemaking for many generations. Pascal started working in the vines as a teenager and spent twenty years learning on the job while working alongside some of the region’s icons, including perhaps the most acclaimed Meursault producer Jean-François Coche, and his son Raphaël at Domaine Coche-Dury. In 2012 Pascal was finally able to start his own project, a micro-negociant firm where he can take advantage of his long standing relationships with top growers to access pristine fruit from the best terroirs in the Côte d’Or.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven his familial connections and his impactful stint with Coche-Dury, it’s no surprise that Meursault is near and dear to Pascal. He sources his fruit from two classic lieu-dit parcels, Narvaux and Vireuil, and ferments with native yeasts in tanks before aging in 500 liter French oak “puncheons” to achieve a richly textured wine without overt oak spice. Served at a cool 50-55 degrees in a nice Burgundy bowl it glows a brilliant straw gold and after a bit of air the classic aromas of yellow apple, marzipan, lemon curd, citrus blossom, honeysuckle, white peach, baking spice, and a touch of fennel all emerge. The textbook texture is soft and mouth coating, but of course the long, mineral, sea salt finish is framed by bright, prickly acidity. A range of pairings are available, but I think an old-school classic like lobster Thermidor would be a wonderful way to spend a weekend evening. Get ready for some Meursault magic in your life!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42925482836022,"sku":"SOMM2407-CLEMENT22MRSLT-750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022PascalClement_Meursault_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1721750044"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-des-comtes-lafon-meursault-aocsomm2508-clfn22mrslt-750","title":"2022 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Meursault AOC","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6ee8d6f9-7fff-4ff1-eb25-832dfe2ca90d\"\u003eVillage Meursault with premier cru depth—vibrant, textured, and unmistakably Lafon!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor over four decades, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDominique Lafon has stood at the pinnacle of Burgundian winemaking, transforming Domaine des Comtes Lafon into one of the most revered estates in Meursault and beyond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis visionary approach—embracing organic viticulture long before it was fashionable, and crafting wines of purity, precision, and profound terroir expression—has earned him legendary status among collectors and sommeliers alike. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis limited allocation of 2022 releases offers a rare opportunity to secure benchmark bottlings from Meursault and Volnay, including prized monopoles and premier crus that define the Lafon legacy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor seasoned collectors, these wines are essential additions; for those building a serious Burgundy cellar, they are the perfect way to raise the stakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplementing this offering are two exceptional Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Crus from Château des Quarts, a collaborative project between Dominique Lafon and Olivier Merlin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—dubbed “the wizard of the Mâconnais” for his transformative work in southern Burgundy. The “Aux Quarts” and “L’Orangerie” bottlings showcase the crystalline minerality and finesse that the region is increasingly known for, thanks to Merlin’s meticulous craftsmanship and Lafon’s uncompromising standards. Together, they represent the future of the Mâconnais and a thrilling counterpoint to the Côte d'Or classics—making this collection sheet a must-shop for anyone serious about Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can’t emphasize enough how limited this 2022 allocation is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—these wines are in painfully short supply, and we truly wish we had more to offer. If you’re serious about Burgundy, now’s the time to act before these treasures vanish from inventory. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43969097531446,"sku":"SOMM2508-CLFN22MRSLT-750","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/CopyofTemplate1_3.png?v=1758303605"},{"product_id":"2023-dominique-lafon-meursault-les-narvauxsomm2511-dlfn23msltnvx-750","title":"2023 Dominique Lafon, Meursault, \"Les Narvaux\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDominique Lafon needs no introduction to Burgundy lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Since taking the reins at Domaine des Comtes Lafon in 1985, he has become one of the undisputed masters of Chardonnay, elevating Meursault and the Côte de Beaune to cult status. Alongside Roulot and Coche, Lafon forms the holy trinity of white Burgundy, with wines that collectors chase worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage is already being hailed as a triumph: radiant fruit, crystalline purity, and terroir expression sharpened by biodynamic farming. These wines are not négociant bottlings—they are pure Lafon, grown and vinified with the same rigor as his domaine holdings. While Chardonnay is Lafon’s jam, don’t sleep on the two Pinot Noir offerings. They are mineral-laden with plenty of cut and mouthwatering acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Meursault opulence meets Lafon’s finesse. Creamy hazelnut and ripe pear glide over a spine of chalky minerality. A benchmark village wine, already drawing strong early praise from critics for its depth and poise. Two parcels of Chardonnay: one 25 years, and the other 50 years. Whole cluster pressed, cold settled, aged 18 months in barrel with ⅓ new oak. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress: James Suckling 96 points – “Saline, mineral, nervy finish… rivals premier cru vineyards”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44289835794486,"sku":"SOMM2511-DLFN23MSLTNVX-750","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DominiqueLafon_Meursault_LesNarvaux.png?v=1762553710"},{"product_id":"2023-maison-de-montille-meursault-les-clous-dessoussomm2603-mdm23meu-750","title":"2023 Maison de Montille, Meursault, \"Les Clous Dessous\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from just below the 1er Crus, this village Meursault offers incredible value with its classic stony tension and bright orchard fruit. It is a precise, mineral-driven white that punches far above its weight class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious collectors understand that Domaine de Montille is more than an estate; it is the philosophical heartbeat of Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The family’s modern history was famously captured in the documentary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMondovino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the late, legendary Hubert de Montille stood as the fierce defender of terroir against the \"Parkerization\" and globalization of wine. Hubert’s unwavering commitment to purity and high-acid, long-lived wines set the stage for his son, Etienne de Montille, who took the helm in the late 90s. Etienne has since masterfully evolved the estate—transitioning to full biodynamic farming while refining the wines' textures to be more supple and aromatic in their youth, without sacrificing their legendary aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage at Montille is a masterclass in \"terroir transparency.\" This release is severely limited; we are navigating an allocation landscape of bottles, not cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Across the globe, these wines are vanishing into private cellars before they ever hit a shelf. For the true Burgundy enthusiast, this represents a rare opportunity to secure a vertical slice of Côte d'Or history from an estate that prioritized soul over scales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44928694517814,"sku":"SOMM2603-MDM23MEU-750","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023MaisondeMontille_Meursault_LesClousDessous.png?v=1773419538"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-de-montille-meursault-1er-cru-porusotssomm2603-ddm23meu-750","title":"2023 Domaine de Montille, Meursault 1er Cru \"Porusots\"","description":"\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Poruzots\" stems from the latin plural petrosa, or \"rocky place\". De Montille's 0.63 hectares parcel is Poruzots \"Dessous\", the stonier section of the vineyard located next to the famed \"Les Genevrieres\". This vineyard benefits from early harvesting to keep its structural tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1er Cru is celebrated for its power and \"fat,\" delivering a broad, muscular palate balanced by the estate’s signature acidity. Expect a rich, honeyed texture punctuated by a crystalline saline finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious collectors understand that Domaine de Montille is more than an estate; it is the philosophical heartbeat of Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The family’s modern history was famously captured in the documentary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMondovino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the late, legendary Hubert de Montille stood as the fierce defender of terroir against the \"Parkerization\" and globalization of wine. Hubert’s unwavering commitment to purity and high-acid, long-lived wines set the stage for his son, Etienne de Montille, who took the helm in the late 90s. Etienne has since masterfully evolved the estate—transitioning to full biodynamic farming while refining the wines' textures to be more supple and aromatic in their youth, without sacrificing their legendary aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage at Montille is a masterclass in \"terroir transparency.\" This release is severely limited; we are navigating an allocation landscape of bottles, not cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Across the globe, these wines are vanishing into private cellars before they ever hit a shelf. For the true Burgundy enthusiast, this represents a rare opportunity to secure a vertical slice of Côte d'Or history from an estate that prioritized soul over scales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrtical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 Points, Tim Atkin, Master of Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90-93 Points, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44928701759542,"sku":"SOMM2603-DDM23MEU-750","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomainedeMontille_Meursault1erCruPorusots.png?v=1773782304"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-de-montille-meursault-1er-cru-perri-ressomm2603-ddm23per-750","title":"2023 Domaine de Montille, Meursault 1er Cru \"Perrières\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerrières\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a reference to the rocky terrain. De Montille's parcels are located in the upper part of the Cru. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidely considered the \"Grand Cru\" of Meursault, this is the crown jewel of the whites, offering unparalleled chiseled intensity. It is a monumental wine of immense depth, vibrating with crushed-stone minerality and citrus zest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious collectors understand that Domaine de Montille is more than an estate; it is the philosophical heartbeat of Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The family’s modern history was famously captured in the documentary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMondovino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the late, legendary Hubert de Montille stood as the fierce defender of terroir against the \"Parkerization\" and globalization of wine. Hubert’s unwavering commitment to purity and high-acid, long-lived wines set the stage for his son, Etienne de Montille, who took the helm in the late 90s. Etienne has since masterfully evolved the estate—transitioning to full biodynamic farming while refining the wines' textures to be more supple and aromatic in their youth, without sacrificing their legendary aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage at Montille is a masterclass in \"terroir transparency.\" This release is severely limited; we are navigating an allocation landscape of bottles, not cases. Across the globe, these wines are vanishing into private cellars before they ever hit a shelf. For the true Burgundy enthusiast, this represents a rare opportunity to secure a vertical slice of Côte d'Or history from an estate that prioritized soul over scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritcal Acclaim:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91-93 Points, Vinous Media: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru has a flinty bouquet with subtle smoky scents, gently unfolding with aeration. The palate is well balanced with plenty of extract on the entry, fine acidity, impressive depth and a harmonious finish with a touch of bitter lemon and grapefruit. 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