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2016 Latour-Giraud Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières ‘Cuvée des Pierre’
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The vineyards of Genevrières total 16 hectares in the heart of the Meursault premiers crus, south of the village. The name of the appellation comes from the juniper trees that used to grow there. Domaine Latour-Giraud is the most important owner of this fabulous premier cru, with 2.5Ha. Along with Perrières, this would be considered by most to be Meursault’s top premier cru. The wines have exquisite structure. Round, deep and smooth, it also has great elegance, finesse and raciness. Cuvée des Pierre is a special bottling from an exceptional plot of 50+ year old vines.
September, 2018
Vinous Media
92-94 points
(Latour made four barrels, vs. a normal three): Medium bright yellow. Deep aromas of musky peach, mirabelle, menthol and flint; there's something a bit sauvage here in a positive way. Dense, plush and sweet, displaying huge fruit in the context of the vintage. Pineapple, ripe peach and spice flavors are nicely framed by lively integrated acidity (actually a bit higher than the cuvée classique, which has 4.8 grams per liter) and buffered by dry extract. Finishes spicy and very long, with an impression of reserve. This youthfully laid-back wine still needs more élevage and should evolve slowly in bottle. Latour says it's “at point zero today, between oxidation and reduction,” adding that the Puligny is “floral and joyous while this wine is more upright and rigorous but not austere.”
June, 2018
Burghound
91-94 points
A slightly more expressive nose is comprised by notes of green apple, gardenia, spiced tea and a hint of matchstick. The mouth feel of the ultra-refined yet powerful and serious flavors is presently quite compact while exhibiting an abundance of minerality that carries over to the beautifully well-balanced, youthfully austere and moderately dry finale. This should be excellent.
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