2010 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Meursault Premier Cru, Perrieres

The outstanding Meursault Perrieres 2010 was a late-picked vintage that finished in late October. The mineralite really comes through on the nose here: very minimalist and Zen-like, not unlike a Meursault from Guy Roulot. Touches of fresh dewy green apple, kiwi fruit and lime emerge with aeration. The palate is fresh and lively on the entry with subtle apricot and peachy notes. It has crisp acidity, and is lively and focused on the sharp, tense finish. This is an excellent 2010: a riveting Meursault that expresses the terroir of Perrieres with great clarity. Tasted December 2012.

The 2010 Meursault Perrières is the least expressive of the 2010 Meursaults. Today, it is virtually impossible to assess, as the wine's structural components dominate over the fruit. Today, the Perrières seems to be holding back much of its considerable personality.

Low part of Perrières, from two vineyards after the Clos des Perrières. Very broad and rich on the nose. But with chalky notes too. Richness at first and then very chewy indeed. Very crunchy wine with a real future. Very introvert for the moment. (JR)