(BH90-93 points) Firm reduction presently renders an evaluation of the nose moot. By contrast there is a beguiling vibrancy and freshness to the sleek, cool and focused mineral-driven flavors that are shaped by citrus-inflected acidity, all wrapped in a finale that is at once longer but less complex than that of the Genevrières.

Tasted blind at the annual “Burgfest” tasting in Bouilland. The 2013 Meursault 1er Cru les Perrières has a detailed, complex bouquet with walnut, smoke and linseed complementing the citrus fruit and cold stone scents. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, touches of nectarine and bitter lemon, oyster shell and spice. Moderate weight in the mouth, this is nicely focused and persistent in the mouth, yet it just falls a little short of the best Meursault Perrieres in this vintage. Tasted May 2016. - Neal Martin