Domaine Boyer-Martenot 1er Cru Perrieres Meursault Burgundy 2022

Meursault, population 1,408, is a tiny hamlet nestled against the undulating vineyards of the Côte de Beaune, a few kilometers southeast of the city of Beaune. First mentioned on a map in 1094 by the monks of the nearby Abbey of Cluny, the multi-colored roof tiles of its medieval town hall are a local landmark. While wines here may be crafted from both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, the latter account for 98% of production, resulting in the fact that Meursault is practically synonymous with world-class white wine. Its Premier Cru and village-level “lieu-dit” vineyards consistently go toe-to-toe in blind tastings with nearby Grand Cru vineyards and have their own following among sommeliers.

Vincent Boyer is a fourth-generation winemaker from Meursault whose 20 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards also include a small plot in another nearby Burgundian white wine powerhouse: Puligny-Montrachet. The trailblazing Vincent has made a name for himself by not just focusing on his Premier Cru holdings but by also farming his village-level vineyards with the care and precision they deserve. This “single vineyard” mentality allows him to coax greatness out of each of his unique sites. Making strides in the vineyard enables Vincent to take a step back in the cellar to let each vineyard’s wine speak with its own voice.

‘Perrières’ is one of Meursault’s more mineral-influenced plots, sitting above ‘Charmes’ at the border with Puligny. Vines face east and the soils are mostly limestone and very stony. Aged in French oak barrels (30% new) for one year, then in unlined cement egg and large casks for up to one year. This wine exudes white peaches and baking spice along with racy, intense, and stony flavors with a clean finish. If you love minerality and bright acidity, this wine is for you!