2021 Albert Grivault, Meursault Premier Cru, Perrieres Blanc 1x75cl

Neal Martin 91

The 2021 Meursault Les Perrieres 1er Cru is very reserved on the nose despite coaxing. It is a little overawed by the previous wine, Bitouzet-Prieur’s Perrieres, though it reluctantly reveals quite uncompromising gravelly scents. The oak does feel excessive, however. The palate is sapid on the entry with fine depth and grip, a little more phenolic than its peers with a spicy lemongrass-tinged finish that fans out nicely. My parsimonious score is because it does not really end up tasting like a Perrieres. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. [Neal Martin, 01/10/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2050