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Robert Ampeau & Fils is renowned for an uncompromisingly traditional approach in Meursault, holding wines back for extended aging before release. Perrières is widely regarded as the most complete and mineral of Meursault’s Premier Crus, defined by shallow, rocky limestone soils that produce wines of depth and remarkable longevity. Ampeau’s patient élevage and late-release philosophy are especially well suited to this site, allowing the wine to develop complexity while preserving its core structure.
With over two decades of bottle age, the 2002 Perrières is fully expressive yet strikingly alive. Aromas of preserved citrus, baked apple, and pear are layered with hazelnut, toasted almond, subtle honey, and crushed stone. The palate is poised and expansive, with integrated acidity and a firm mineral spine carrying through a long, savory finish. Elegant, resolved, and deeply site-driven, this is a rare opportunity to experience mature Perrières at an ideal moment.
Varietal: Chardonnay
Appellation: Meursault-Perrières Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Farming: Traditional viticulture
Style: White. Mature, mineral-driven, and profoundly complex
Robert Ampeau & Fils is renowned for an uncompromisingly traditional approach in Meursault, holding wines back for extended aging before release. Perrières is widely regarded as the most complete and mineral of Meursault’s Premier Crus, defined by shallow, rocky limestone soils that produce wines of depth and remarkable longevity. Ampeau’s patient élevage and late-release philosophy are especially well suited to this site, allowing the wine to develop complexity while preserving its core structure.
With over two decades of bottle age, the 2002 Perrières is fully expressive yet strikingly alive. Aromas of preserved citrus, baked apple, and pear are layered with hazelnut, toasted almond, subtle honey, and crushed stone. The palate is poised and expansive, with integrated acidity and a firm mineral spine carrying through a long, savory finish. Elegant, resolved, and deeply site-driven, this is a rare opportunity to experience mature Perrières at an ideal moment.
Varietal: Chardonnay
Appellation: Meursault-Perrières Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Farming: Traditional viticulture
Style: White. Mature, mineral-driven, and profoundly complex
