2020 Chateau de Meursault Les Charmes Dessus Meursault 1er Cru Magnum1.5L, Cote de Beaune

The nose is fruity, racy and reveals a nice graininess and a fine minerality. There are notes of mirabelle plum, kumquat and, more slightly, gunflint combined with delicate touches of fresh yellow fruit, white flowers (honeysuckle, acacia, etc.) as well as discreet hints of nutmeg/spice and a subtle touch of chestnut. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, acidity, good definition, a certain gourmandize, acidity, precision and fine tension. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of quince, tangerine and, to a lesser extent, medlar, combined with hints of acacia, honeysuckle, as well as fine hints of yellow berries, fresh oak and a discreet hint of fresh almond. A subtle almost tannic quality on the finish/persistence and a lot of finesse. Good length.

94-95 points vertedevin.com

Pure fine lemon colour. A noble terroir here, with a wonderful depth to the bouquet, very classy, too well balanced to be described as heady, exceptional but balanced power in the mouth with its classical chiselled finish, and superb length. This regular winner is once again an absolute stand out in 2020.

5 Stars 96 points Jasper Morris MW insideburgundy.com

This is also aromatically exceptionally pretty with its even more floral array of white orchard fruit, including a whiff of passion fruit, just sliced fennel and an interesting hint of crushed mint leaf. The dense, delicious and caressing medium-bodied flavors also possess a gorgeous texture, all wrapped in a bone-dry, tightly wound and striking long finale. This excellent and well-balanced effort is also very much built for extended keeping.

92-94 points Allen Meadows burghound.com Outstanding Top Value June 22

The Charmes Dessus is sourced from the upper part of the 1er just below the Clos des Perrieres , the parcel is next to the holding of Dominique Lafon, and the wine showcases extra energy and definition than the regular Charmes.