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Jean-Philippe Fichet 2010 Meursault 'Gruyaches'
Item Number: 5651

UPC: None

Country: France
Region: Burgundy Sub Region: Cote de Beaune
Appellation/AVA: Meursault AOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Gruyaches
Vintage: 2010
Grape(s): Chardonnay
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Viticulture: Organic


Les Gruyaches: This small plot is located in continuation of the Meursault 1er cru Les Charmes. By the side of the path to Puligny. It must be noted that this 80-year-old plot provides natural concentration to the grapes. Located at the bottom of slopes, in fairly rich soil, with a limestone subsoil that gives character to the wine.

Tasting Notes: The wine is mineral, dry, elegant, spicy and delicate, with a much more opulent length in the mouth. It is full, racy, pure, rounder: a very good wine for aging. With this 10-year-old Meursault, happiness is in Burgundy.
Reviews
Jean-Philippe Fichet 2010 Meursault 'Gruyaches'
Rating: 92(+?)

Pale bright yellow. Delicate, complex aromas of lemon, dusty stone, flowers and white pepper. Juicy and intense, with bracing acidity keeping the lemon zest and floral flavors under wraps today. More structured and less forward and sexy now than the Chevalieres, but this dense, old-viney Meursault is refined, pure and very long. I'd give it at least three or four years to open, at which point it may merit an even higher rating.

- International Wine Cellar (9/1/2012)

Jean-Philippe Fichet 2010 Meursault 'Gruyaches'
Rating: 90

The 2010 Meursault Gruyaches caresses the palate with expressive white and yellow stone fruit, smoke, ash, slate and graphite. The depth and centeredness of the 2010 are quite striking. Mineral notes cut straight through the fruit, yet this remains a round, sensual wine with considerable early appeal. This parcel was planted in 1928. Anticipated maturity: 2012+.  

- The Wine Advocate (8/31/2012)