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   * **Meursault Perrieres** (24 Mar 2011): I don't normally post about wines less than 6 years old, but this wine was notably advanced -- it tasted like a 7 or 8 year old wine. It was fabulous, but scary. Complete cork seal failure? I hope so, as I own a lot of this one [Don Cornwell]   * **Meursault Perrieres** (24 Mar 2011): I don't normally post about wines less than 6 years old, but this wine was notably advanced -- it tasted like a 7 or 8 year old wine. It was fabulous, but scary. Complete cork seal failure? I hope so, as I own a lot of this one [Don Cornwell]
   * **Meursault–Perrières** (Nov. 2019 – Oct. 2020): 3 btls not oxidized. Classic Lafon in the nose & on the palate with outstanding vinosity. A btl opened in Nov. 2019 was still youthful & less than fully expressive despite decanting. Another btl opened in May 2020 was showing significantly better after 30 mins in the glass. The lingering perfume in the carafe used to decant it was irresistible. 3rd btl in Oct. 2020 felt a little tired. Color is now yellow gold, but there'​s no sign of oxidation. From 3 btls purchased at retail in Hong Kong in Feb. 2015. [Rayner Cheung]   * **Meursault–Perrières** (Nov. 2019 – Oct. 2020): 3 btls not oxidized. Classic Lafon in the nose & on the palate with outstanding vinosity. A btl opened in Nov. 2019 was still youthful & less than fully expressive despite decanting. Another btl opened in May 2020 was showing significantly better after 30 mins in the glass. The lingering perfume in the carafe used to decant it was irresistible. 3rd btl in Oct. 2020 felt a little tired. Color is now yellow gold, but there'​s no sign of oxidation. From 3 btls purchased at retail in Hong Kong in Feb. 2015. [Rayner Cheung]
-  * **Meursault–Perrières** (Nov. 2020 – ): btls not oxidized. Drinking beautifully (as above) with no trace of sur–maturité. From a lot of 6 purchased from the auction platform of a reputable West Coast retailer in Apr. 2015. [Rayner Cheung]+  * **Meursault–Perrières** (Nov. 2020 – Nov. 2021): btls not oxidized. Drinking beautifully (as above) with no trace of sur–maturité. From a lot of 6 purchased from the auction platform of a reputable West Coast retailer in Apr. 2015. [Rayner Cheung]
   * **Puligny-Montrachet,​ Champgain** (March 2015): Vibrant, full of life and singing, not oxidized. [Ken Lamb]   * **Puligny-Montrachet,​ Champgain** (March 2015): Vibrant, full of life and singing, not oxidized. [Ken Lamb]
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   * **Meursault**(June 2016) Not Oxidized [Adrian Latimer]   * **Meursault**(June 2016) Not Oxidized [Adrian Latimer]
 +  * **Meursault–Charmes** (Oct. 2022 – ): 2 btls not oxidized. 13% ABV. Lovely nose of orchard fruits & citrus blossom. Quite delicious, with much better balance on the palate than the 2011 Porusots. From a lot of 6 purchased in May 2016 from the auction platform of a reputable West Coast retailer. [Rayner Cheung]
   * **Meursault Clos de la Barre**(Jan 2020) Super [Adrian Latimer]   * **Meursault Clos de la Barre**(Jan 2020) Super [Adrian Latimer]
 +  * **Meursault–Porusots** (Sep. 2022 – ): 3 btls not oxidized. 13% ABV. Best decanted, as this is made – running scared of premox – in the modern, rigidly reductive style of white Burgundy. That said, the citrus, floral, & mineral components fit together perfectly well, making for an enjoyable wine. What's missing are the grace & multidimensionality of Lafon'​s Meursaults from an earlier era that ended just a few vintages ago (e.g., orange blossom, orchard fruit, & just a little hedonism for chrissakes). From a lot of 6 purchased in Oct. 2015 from the auction platform of a reputable West Coast retailer. [Rayner Cheung]
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