The 1989 Meursault-Perrieres was dominated by a smoky, buttery, toasty oak nose. In the mouth, there was an intense essence of wet stones and minerals, and a honeyed, full-bodied, pear, pineapple, and coconut-flavored finish. This intriguing wine should develop beautifully over the next decade.
Reports from Burgundy continue to circulate that this firm, with the help of its new partner, Antonin Rodet, has begun to make better and better wines. Based on my tastings of their 1989 red wines, 1990 barrel samples, as well as these 1989 whites, I would have to agree. I did not see their entire line of white wines, but I was impressed by the richness and individual character of the wines I saw. Readers should note that all of the wines were from the Domaine Jacques Prieur; they are not the negociant bottlings.
Importer: William Deutsch & Sons, Chappaqua, NY.