Leflaive, Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Ane 2018 750ML AmericanWest26 grainy tannins and wonderful freshness

grainy tannins and wonderful freshness on the finish

After destemming and light crushing

This Meursault Les Tillets showcases the elegance and complexity characteristic of premier cru vineyards in this prestigious region

the 2009 Palmer delivers a beguiling array of black fruit—warm plums

Very concentrated and packed with flavor

Leflaive, Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Ane 2018 750ML AmericanWest26 grainy tannins and wonderful freshnessThis too is quite floral in character with plenty of citrus nuances to the mostly green apple scents. There is once again fine density and volume to the attractively textured medium bodied flavors thanks to the nicely abundant dry extract that coats the palate on the solidly long finish. This is surprisingly good for young vines and while it's not quite as complex as the Puligny villages, it may well catch up with a few years of bottle age.