Joseph Drouhin 2006 Meursault Perrieres - Chardonnay White Wine

White Wine by Joseph Drouhin from Burgundy, France - regions. Meursault, as a wine village, goes back to Gallo-Roman times. The origin of the name Meursault itself is somewhat controversial. Some people believe it is derived from the Latin Muris Saltus translated as jump of a mouse. More probably, it comes from an old Celtic root, mare, meaning swamp: the lower part of the village is actually on very flat land. During the Middle-Ages, the monks realized that there were wide distinctions between the vineyards. They also started to give them names related to the general aspect of the fields or the kind of vegetation they bore. One such vineyard was planted with juniper trees: it became Genevrieres. Another one was very stony: they called it Perrieres. As a matter of fact, the soil of Perrieres has a very hard and chalky soil. It has a light brown colour with many broken stones that reflects the sun during the day. It is dry, poor, and the roots of the vines have to go deep into the soil to find water. The grape variety is Chardonnay 100%. The bouquet of Meursault Perrieres is not only elegant and refined but also very complex. Among all the Premier Crus of Meursault, it is the most reserved and it always takes a few minutes for the wine to fully develop its aromas and flavours. It is a wine of great distinction. Brisk pineapple and mineral aromas. Juicy and penetrating, with the vineyard's stony, minerally quality standing in for lower-than-average acidity. The pineapple and musky spice flavors are very rich but classically dry. Finishes with a flavor of crushed rocks. -International Wine Cellar 91-93