2011 - Meursault, Arnaud Ente

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Meursault |
Producer: Arnaud Ente |
Colour: White |
ABV: 12.5% |
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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Sep 13
Pale straw-yellow. Oily citrus fruits and spicy high tones on the nose. The palate offers lovely clarity and elegance, with a flavor of crystallized lemon further sharpened by penetrating acidity. Not particularly pliant today but intensely flavored and very persistent. (As in most years, I must make note of Ente's uncommonly good Aligote and Bourgogne Blanc bottlings in 2011, the former showing an attractive balance of leesy complexity and citrus lift, the latter a bit creamier in the mouth, combining exotic citrus and pie crust flavors and juicy acidity. Both wines merit 88 points.)
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Meursault Fine Wine

Meursault

Meursault, in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, is famed for its rich and complex Chardonnay wines. Known for opulent textures, vibrant acidity, and nutty, buttery flavours with notes of stone fruits, citrus, and hazelnuts, these wines also feature a subtle minerality and creamy mouthfeel from limestone-rich soils and oak ageing. Though lacking Grand Cru vineyards, Premier Cru sites like Les Perrières, Les Genevrières, and Les Charmes produce exceptional wines. Top producers include Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Domaine Roulot, and Domaine Coche-Dury, all celebrated for showcasing Meursault's unique terroir.