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Domaine Henri Germain Meursault 1er Cru Poruzots 2019

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Domaine Henri Germain Meursault 1er Cru Poruzots 2019
Producer Domaine Henri Germain
Region, Country Chassagne Montrachet, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Product Code 20415-750

Germain’s small parcel (0.25 hectares) of 35-year-old vines is sited in the upper part of Le Poruzot Dessus, under the Narvaux terroir and was inherited from Germain’s father-in-law, François Jobard (of Domaine François/Antoine Jobard). Yes, Antoine Jobard is Jean-François’s brother-in-law and also his next-door neighbour in Les Poruzots. Interesting then, to be able to compare these two examples, both shipped by Bibendum. 


Poruzots is a fascinating terroir. It’s at the part of the Premier Cru slope where the aspect begins to turn towards the east and it tends to produce quite earthy wines. The style reminds me a little of Limozin but with more depth and layers. 


Domaine Henri Germain Meursault 1er Cru Poruzots 2019

Reviews

Outstanding. “A very deft application of wood easily allows the vaguely exotic aromas of petrol, green fruit and hazelnut to be appreciated. Here too there is excellent volume, intensity and power on the larger-scaled flavors that are at once succulent yet quite serious on the decidedly firm built-to-age finale. This too is excellent and a wine that should effortlessly reward a decade or more of cellaring.” 91-93 points
92 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound
“The 2019 Meursault Poruzots 1er Cru has a well-defined bouquet with notes of grilled walnut and almond, touches of nutmeg and smoke developing with continued aeration. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, hints of stem ginger and lemon sherbet, with a poised and open-knit finish. Excellent.” 91-93 points
92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous
“The 2019 Meursault 1er Cru Poruzots opens in the glass with notes of pear, white flowers, crisp green apple, white currants and praline. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it’s bright and lively, with lovely mid-palate amplitude and a long, saline finish.” 92-94 points
93 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Reviews

Outstanding. “A very deft application of wood easily allows the vaguely exotic aromas of petrol, green fruit and hazelnut to be appreciated. Here too there is excellent volume, intensity and power on the larger-scaled flavors that are at once succulent yet quite serious on the decidedly firm built-to-age finale. This too is excellent and a wine that should effortlessly reward a decade or more of cellaring.” 91-93 points
92 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound
“The 2019 Meursault Poruzots 1er Cru has a well-defined bouquet with notes of grilled walnut and almond, touches of nutmeg and smoke developing with continued aeration. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, hints of stem ginger and lemon sherbet, with a poised and open-knit finish. Excellent.” 91-93 points
92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous
“The 2019 Meursault 1er Cru Poruzots opens in the glass with notes of pear, white flowers, crisp green apple, white currants and praline. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it’s bright and lively, with lovely mid-palate amplitude and a long, saline finish.” 92-94 points
93 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

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