2016 Ballot-Millot Meursault Charmes
Secondary Description
In 2016 this was the first vineyard to be harvested, which is very unusual. The Ballot-Millot Meursault Charmes has a richer nose than the Narvaux with a touch of apricot. It has a soft attack, very fresh tasting fruitand with a fine-grained texture. It has good presence and matter and finishes very long and on the mineral. (CW 9/11/17)
Producer
Origin
Meursault, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy/Beaujolais/Jura, FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Chardonnay
Farming Style
organic
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
ready
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Classification
Burgundy premiers crus
Score
94 points, Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, Oct 2017
16.5 points, Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, Jan 2018
This product is delisted and unavailable for sale.
Media Reviews
Tim Atkin MW
Known as the “Brad Pitt of Meursault” for reasons best known to his importer, Charles Ballot has made a range of delicious Meursaults in 2016. Maybe it’s just my general preference for this superb Premier Cru, but this is my favourite of his wines this year. It’s a bright, focused, well-rounded white with the stylish oak integration and precision that’s a feature of the domaine’s style. Drink 2020-28. 94 points
Jancis Robinson
Very juicy and neat but far from fleshy. Chalky chewy finish. Drink 2023-29. 16.5 points