Henri Germain, Meursault Blanc

Henri Germain, Meursault Blanc(from 6 lieux dits, including Vireuils, Peutes Vignes, Moulin Judas, Clos du Cromin, Dressoles and Les Pellans). A very pretty nose offers up notes of essence of pear, hazelnut and a whiff of citrus peel. Succulent, round and plump medium bodied flavors possess plenty of sappy dry extract that helps to buffer the moderately firm acidity shaping the balanced finish that flashes excellent depth and persistence for a villages level wine. Recommended. (89

I would also observe that while this seems quite forward

Fairly strong reduction blocks the nose though glimpses of ripe black fruit and the natural spice of a classic RSV peek through and continue onto the rich

the last time it was produced was way back in 2008

” Matured in French oak for nearly two years

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but it does not quite happen and I suspect a couple of hours decanting would awaken those aromas

This is on the woodier side stylistically but it’s not over the top

41% Merlot

It also reveals thin to medium texture

This is definitely not a candidate for early drinking

rip-snorting scents of plum preserves

There is both good verve and detail to the subtly mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that terminate in a clean