A profoundly good aperitif wine from Lou and BL Kessler at their Cassoulet Dinner 2016:
Meursault-Perrieres 1er Cru, Yves Boyer-Martenot, 1996
Folks, this was a replacement for the mox-poxed Fevre Chablis Les Clos. Lou has a little depth in his white burgundy lineup, eh?
I have always had a fondness for this estate (their Bourgogne Blanc is always a charmer) but of course their forte is Meursault---and this is Meursault verging on Montrachet! That rocky patch of vineyard delivers up some succulent, perfumy floral and marcona almond aromas, a touch of honeyed richness, and bright, lively mineral-laced citrus. And this is a 1996! My white WOTN for the natural breeding, balance and finesse.