2022 Domaine Roulot, Meursault, Les Meix Chavaux

Aromas of ripe apple, apricot and quince lead into a dense and waxy texture that still avoids heaviness to deliver a discreet, almost delicate finish. Manager Paul Delorme explains that there is nearly a metre of clay here, 'like the Clos de la Baronne but on the hill.' It is a lovely wine but almost the complete opposite of the racy style of Les Vireuils, with more richness and depth. In Delorme's view, you should cellar this for 10 years to see the full expression of the site.

Unwinding in the glass with notes of white flowers, citrus zest, crisp green apple and fresh mint, the 2022 Meursault Meix Chavaux is medium to full-bodied, ample and textured, with a suave, charming core of fruit that's girdled by bright acids. Jean-Marc Roulot also elected to vinify and bottle separately 500 liters of wine from this climat derived from vines planted in 1929, which exhibit more density and cut.

Cask sample. Mid-pale lemon. Latent sweetness and an almost tropical quality to the zesty fruit. Quite a mouthful with great texture. Saturated with absolutely lip-smacking acidity. (MH)