The 2011 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes has a divine honeysuckle and slightly leesy bouquet that is extremely well-defined and animated. The palate is crisp and lively on the entry, with generous pineapple and red apple notes. There is good weight here and a vibrant walnut-tinged finish that is long and tender. This is a Charmes that lives up to its name! Drink 2016-2026. - Neal Martin

This wine’s leesy reduction makes it challenging to approach without a lot of air or several years of bottle age. There’s a rye-like spice and the hardness of salty mineral water that stands in front of the fruit, something roast veal or poulet de Bresse would likely alleviate. Underneath, the wine has the broad, bold strokes of Meursault, with spicy intensity and lasting grace. Cellar it.