Beaune Premier Cru 'Les Perrières', Domaine de Montille 2023 vs Pommard Premier Cru 'Les Grands Epenots', Maison Pierre Meurgey 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
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| Best current price | £78.40 | £78.40 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine de Montille | Pierre Meurgey |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Beaune Premier Cru 'Les Perrières', Domaine de Montille 2023
The 2023 vintage reflects a year of moderate warmth with consistent sunshine, leading to steady, well-paced ripening. For reds, comparisons to the 2017 vintage are apt, showcasing elegance and precision. Although temperatures weren’t extreme, the shift to warmer nights and milder days contributed to extended growing periods. This translated into wines that are strikingly fresh, with lower alcohol levels, vivid acidity, and vibrant character—brighter and more approachable compared to recent years. The domaine features as one of the Top 10 Côte de Beaune Red Wine, and White Wine Producers in Tim Atkin's Burgundy 2023 Special Report.
Pommard Premier Cru 'Les Grands Epenots', Maison Pierre Meurgey 2022
Our second vintage from Pierre, who divides his time between vineyards in Macon and the Cote d’Or, the latter being made in Chateau de Bligny, formerly the winemaking base of Jane Eyre. Pierre characterises 2022 has having “ ripeness and preserved freshness" . He suggests that despite the hot year the wines do not have the same concentration as 2020 - which were more forced because of the early harvest, and instead show a greater natural balance, being made from “ happy fruit ” as he puts it. He notes the wines have gained more body during élévage but retain a fresher style than normal solar vintages. Head Wine Guru Tom's notes are a little brief as an unexpected appointment to taste the Hospices de Beaune 2023 wines at the cuverie prior to this year’s auction cut across our appointment so we raced through these wines with almost indecent haste! We highly suggest you take your time to appreciate them more leisurely as there is plenty to enjoy here.
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