93
$36
Jean-Marc Boillot Meursault Les Charrons 2000 From Meursault, in Burgundy’s Cote d’Or, this rich, multidimensional Chardonnay will age well.
92
$58
Joseph Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche 2000 Also from the heart of Burgundy, one of the best wines made by the reliable Drouhin winery.
90
$30
Vincent Girardin Savigny-les-Beaune White Les Vermots Dessus 2000 A bargain from the lesser-known Savigny, showing beautiful balance and purity.
88
$18
J. Moreau & Fils Chablis 2000 The Chablis region’s wines are generally crisper and less oaky, with citrus and mineral flavors. They’re good values, too.
84
$12
Louis Jadot Macon-Villages 2000 Mcon is the Cote d’Or’s country cousin; its Chardonnays mimic Burgundies, but in a simpler key.
title: “Uncorked White Burgundy” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-30” author: “Joseph Valeri”
93
$155
Marc Colin Chevalier-Montrachet 2001 A true grand cru (the top rank of Burgundy’s vineyards). It’s thick and rich, with ripe fruit, coconut, pineapple and honey.
93
$87
Comte Senard Corton-Charlemagne 2001 This vineyard has its own distinctive character–elegant, not powerful, with seductive lemon and mineral flavors.
92
$60
Champy Meursault Les Cras 2001 Neighboring Burgundian vineyards can make vastly different wines. This Meursault boasts racy lime, honey and hazelnut.
92
$75
Michel Coutoux Meursault Les Charmes 2001 While this Meursault is razor-sharp. Both Les Charmes and Les Cras are premiers crus, just one step below grand.
91
$60
Fernand & Laurent Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Grande Ruchottes 2001 It’s steely, with a distinctive chalky character–clean, vibrant and focused.
