the 2016 is a tightly wound

rose petal and spices including cardamon and cinnamon

Less autolytic in style than the 2004

Finishes moderately long and a bit simple

intense and overtly muscular flavors that terminate in a mineral-driven

Henri Germain, Meursault Blanc Vintage:2021 the 2016 is a tightly(from 6 lieux dits, including Vireuils, Peutes Vignes, Moulin Judas, Clos du Cromin, Dressoles and Les Pellans). A very pretty nose offers up notes of essence of pear, hazelnut and a whiff of citrus peel. Succulent, round and plump medium bodied flavors possess plenty of sappy dry extract that helps to buffer the moderately firm acidity shaping the balanced finish that flashes excellent depth and persistence for a villages level wine. Recommended. (89