but its benchmark quality is already glaringly apparent

The palate widens as it opens in the glass

Long and penetrating

all wrapped in a mildly austere and persistent finish

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Meursault Perrieres Blanc Size:6x750ml but its benchmark quality isA more restrained nose combines aromas of mineral reduction, petrol, pear, apple and acacia. There is a lovely sense of energy to the intensely stony ultra refined flavors that exhibit excellent persistence on the focused and balanced finale. This is at once seductive and classy and should also drink reasonably well young but reward up to a decade of cellaring. 92 2022+