Maison Morey-Blanc
2005 Meursault Premier Cru Boucheres
Born in Meursault’s smallest Premier Cru lieu-dit, this Chardonnay packs lip-smacking aromas in an opulent body with strong minerality. And 2005 was a magnificent vintage! Drink now, or wait a few more years if you can.
Wonderfully toasty on the nose but also with fruit notes—pineapple and lush, grapey scents—as well as a nutty/buttery element. This wine says “opulent” before you touch your lips to the glass. On the palate, still young and vibrant and with real presence. A direct expression of clean, ripe fruit but overlaid with herbal notes and something fresh and grassy. The intensity of the fruit is balanced by equally up-front acidity that keeps the wine lively despite the intensity of the fruit flavors. Drinkable now, but still seems youthful and likely to improve further.
Food pairing: Lobster; crab; fish grilled or meunière; richly sauced scallops
The Creator of This Wine
Maison Morey-Blanc
Best known as the acclaimed winemaker of Domaine Leflaive, Pierre Morey now runs his négociant-éleveur opération, Maison Morey-Blanc, along with his own family domaine, Domaine Pierre Morey, with his daughter Anne. Pierre Morey is considered one of the finest white winemakers in Burgundy, a distinction he has earned from applying his considerable flair to some of the best climats in and around his native Meursault. Maison Morey-Blanc adds 5 grands crus and 12 premiers crus in both red and white wines to the Morey wine list.
| Producer: | Maison Morey-Blanc |
| Region: | Burgundy |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Maturity: | 2013 |
| Alcohol: | 13% |
| Bottle size: | 750ml |
| Color: | White |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Flavors: | Butter, Pineapple, Toast |
| Body: | Medium |
| Soul: | Intense |
