Michel Bouzereau Meursault 1er Cru Perrières

2021

Burghound 91-94♥: Highly restrained aromas include those of green apple, mineral reduction and a plethora of floral elements along with plenty of citrus. The racy, chiseled and overtly stony medium weight flavors possess almost painful intensity while deliver superb length on the equally dry but not really austere finale. This is both classy and sophisticated and it too should age for a decade plus.

2022

Vinous 92-94: The 2022 Meursault Perrières 1er Cru has a typical Perrières bouquet with crushed rock/flint percolating through the veneer of slightly tropical fruit. It takes time to settle in the glass. The palate is harmonious with bright acidity, a much more elegant style of Perrières with a creamy finish that lingers in the mouth. That build in the mouth is deeply impressive, although it retains composure and finesse from start to finish.

Decanter 95: Michel Bouzereau's superb Perrières boasts complex aromas of lemon peel, ripe apple, and nectarine fruit with hints of linden flowers, hazelnut, and smoke. The texture has a marvellous balance between substance and finesse and enough crisp acidity to carry this to a long, lush finish. The grapes are from two parcels totalling 0.46 hectares; 80% is in Dessus, and 20% is in Dessous. The stony limestone soils of this terroir bring tension and elegance that sets this wine apart.