Domaine Buisson-Battault, Meursault 1er Cru Les Gouttes d or 2018 Paul Prieur et Fils cherries and plums

cherries and plums

hints of flint and smoky minerality along with sweet pastry and bread dough

supported by a good acidity which creates a smooth and velvet balance

The aim has been to produce a pre-industrial-scale style that reflects the character of a Speyside malt from before the 1960s

Domaine Buisson-Battault, Meursault 1er Cru Les Gouttes d or 2018 Paul Prieur et Fils cherries and plumsGouttes dOr, drops of gold, is the most Northern of the main Meursault 1er Cru. The Buisson Battault vines are in the top part of the vineyard, where the poor soil gives wines with a distinct mineral spine. The 2019 has a extremely focused nose full with spring flowers, dried thyme and crushed basil. There is also plenty of the ripe citrus fruits one would hope for. The palate has a palpable tension with zesty citrus, and rich peachy fruit. The finish