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Robert Ampeau & Fils is a traditional, family-run domaine in Meursault, renowned for releasing wines only after long cellar aging at the estate. La Pièce Sous le Bois is a Premier Cru situated just above Perrières, where limestone soils and higher elevation produce Meursaults of structure and longevity. Ampeau’s philosophy is resolutely old-school: extended élevage, late release, and no rush to market, allowing the wines to develop complexity and harmony before reaching the consumer.
With nearly two decades of bottle age, the 2004 vintage shows classic mature Meursault character. Notes of preserved lemon, baked apple, and pear are layered with hazelnut, honeyed almond, and a pronounced mineral backbone. The palate is composed and deeply textured, with integrated acidity and a long, savory finish that speaks to both the pedigree of the site and the benefit of patient aging. Fully expressive yet still vibrant, this is a rare opportunity to experience aged Premier Cru Meursault in peak drinking condition.
Varietal: Chardonnay
Appellation: Meursault Premier Cru La Pièce Sous le Bois, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Farming: Traditional viticulture
Style: White. Mature, complex, and profoundly site-driven
Robert Ampeau & Fils is a traditional, family-run domaine in Meursault, renowned for releasing wines only after long cellar aging at the estate. La Pièce Sous le Bois is a Premier Cru situated just above Perrières, where limestone soils and higher elevation produce Meursaults of structure and longevity. Ampeau’s philosophy is resolutely old-school: extended élevage, late release, and no rush to market, allowing the wines to develop complexity and harmony before reaching the consumer.
With nearly two decades of bottle age, the 2004 vintage shows classic mature Meursault character. Notes of preserved lemon, baked apple, and pear are layered with hazelnut, honeyed almond, and a pronounced mineral backbone. The palate is composed and deeply textured, with integrated acidity and a long, savory finish that speaks to both the pedigree of the site and the benefit of patient aging. Fully expressive yet still vibrant, this is a rare opportunity to experience aged Premier Cru Meursault in peak drinking condition.
Varietal: Chardonnay
Appellation: Meursault Premier Cru La Pièce Sous le Bois, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Farming: Traditional viticulture
Style: White. Mature, complex, and profoundly site-driven
