However, the first two weeks of August featured warm, dry weather that accelerated ripening, and harvesting continued into the latter part of September, in a short, clear window.
In the wine cellar, a restrained approach was taken. They reduced the use of new oak barrels compared to usual and reserved the cleanest fine lees for aging. The resulting Perrières is built on notes of white fruit and crushed limestone, offering a flinty sharpness rather than a pronounced weight. It is sleeker than the typical, fuller-bodied style of Meursault, and that makes it all the more exceptional.
It is best enjoyed between 2027 and 2038. Serve at 12-13°C.
Vinous (94)
The 2024 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru has a nicely detailed nose: white fruit, crushed limestone, a little flinty in style, though it does not quite have the lift and vigour of the finest in this vintage. The palate is well balanced with a dash of stem ginger on the entry. Tensile and maintaining its spicy, white pepper and liquorice-tinged finish, there is quite a lot going on in this Perrières. Worth checking out.
Burghound (91)
Elegant, airy and distinctly cool aromas include those of mineral reduction, pretty acacia blossom, green apple and subtle lemon rind nuances. There is again excellent vibrancy and detail to the racy, stony and precise flavors that culminate in a moderately austere, compact and bone-dry finale. As is often the case with young Perrières, this could use better depth so be prepared to cellar it for another 5 to 7 years first.
Jasper Morris (94)
From vines belonging to Domaine Ampeau, planted in 1949, which always ripen early. Full deepish yellow. Significant fruit weight yet with minerals coursing through the flesh. The oak is up to the task, with some riper plums now showing on the palate. Enough body to tame the acidity. Very good.
