Reviews & Scores
From a 1.37ha monopole within Bouchères, between Gouttes d’Or and Porusots, higher on the slope than Charmes. The restrained use of new wood and the reductive ageing on the lees bring the wine a lemony intensity on the nose, plus a lively balance on the palate that parses the difference between the Charmes and Perrières. If it lacks the power of the latter, it exceeds the former in elegance.
DC95
The 2019 Meursault Clos des Bouchères 1er Cru has a more austere bouquet with fine delineation. A strong marine influence combine with emerging scents of frangipane and grilled walnuts. The palate is taut, saline and fresh, with pithy orchard fruit, orange zest and touches of nectarine. An intense and quite full-bodied finish, with lemongrass tinged on the aftertaste. Phew! There's a lot going on in this Meursault and as such I would cellar it for 4-5 years.
VM94
Aromas of orange oil, pear and nutmeg, complemented by hints of mint and fresh pastry, preface Roulot's 2019 Meursault 1er Cru Clos des Bouchères, a medium to full-bodied wine that's more chiseled than the corresponding Charmes, with lovely structuring dry extract, but it also shows the elevated maturity of the vintage more obviously in a slightly heady finish. So, it will be especially interesting to see how this performs in bottle after further élevage.
WA94