Domaine Meo-Camuzet Corton "Les Perrieres" Grand Cru 2019
(Burgundy, France) - [WA 92-94] [BH 91-94]

Notes from the Winemaker:
Méo-Camuzet is one of the most celebrated domaines of the Côte d’Or, located in the heart of prestigious Vosne-Romanée. The domaine boasts fourteen hectares of land in some of the most spectacular appellations and crus of Burgundy. The vineyard land in Burgundy is highly parceled out among families, which makes it rare for anyone to have enough vines to be able to bottle one grand cru, let alone the six that the Méos have. Founder Étienne Camuzet was not only a passionate vigneron, but a full-time politician, and spent most of his time in Paris, representing the Côte d’Or. In order to keep his land in use, he offered it to capable share-croppers to farm. By the time his daughter had inherited the estate, she found herself with no successors, so the estate was passed down to her closest relative, Jean Méo, who was also involved in politics:he served as a member of Charles DeGaulle’s cabinet. Jean's son Jean-Nicolas took over in 1985.

At first glance, the Perrieres represent the typical Corton, abundantly described: austere, long in coming, tannic. This impression should be qualified because the wine seems to have multiple facets: straightforward certainly, but with an underlying structure and a finish marked by minerality. No heaviness, which facilitates the expression of complexity. A long cellaring time is certainly beneficial.