2017 Meursault, Jean-Philippe Fichet, Burgundy
- White
- Dry
- Medium Bodied
- Chardonnay
Ready, but will improve
- William Kelley
- 89-91/100
Product: 20171068371
Description
This wine comes from some of the best village vineyards in Meursault; Clous, Narvaux, Limozin, Crotots and Criots, with two-thirds on the slope and a third on the flat. The nose has a classy touch of reduction, while the palate is initially quite creamy and juicy before finishing with grip and vigorous, precise acidity. Drink 2022-2027.
Jean-Philippe explained how he and his vineyard team had to work extremely hard in the aftermath of the 2016 frost, managing the vines to make sure that the following year’s growth would not be compromised. Meticulous marathonrunner Jean-Philippe is just the man for such an arduous task. He is delighted with the results, explaining that quality is excellent and the yield was neither too big, nor too small. These wines are as reliably fresh and precise as you would expect, with each vineyard’s character shining through.
Jean-Philippe explained how he and his vineyard team had to work extremely hard in the aftermath of the 2016 frost, managing the vines to make sure that the following year’s growth would not be compromised. Meticulous marathonrunner Jean-Philippe is just the man for such an arduous task. He is delighted with the results, explaining that quality is excellent and the yield was neither too big, nor too small. These wines are as reliably fresh and precise as you would expect, with each vineyard’s character shining through.
Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2017
Alcohol % 13
Maturity Ready, but will improve
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Jean-Philippe Fichet
Critics reviews
William Kelley 89-91/100
Fichet's 2017 Meursault Village exhibits notes of ripe citrus fruit, white flowers, beeswax and a subtle framing of wood, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny palate that's pure, precise but giving. It's more accessible and immediate than his more intellectual lieux-dits bottlings.William Kelley - 04/01/2019
About this wine
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.
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Jean-Philippe Fichet
Jean-Philippe Fichet made his first vintage in 1981. After a few challenges, he settled into his current – and rather splendid – cellars at Creux du Coche, by the Hôpital de Meursault. About Jean-Philippe Fichet Over the years, Jean-Philippe has built up an array of Meursaults, all from lieux-dits. He has no Premiers or Grands Crus in the village, though there’s a small parcel of Premier Cru Referts in Puligny. In the vineyard Jean-Philippe is very much a vigneron; it’s the time in the vineyard that counts. He believes that soil health is critical, and for 15 years he’s been making and applying his own compost to his vineyards.
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