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2004 Domaine Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres #105192744
750ml
Reviews 95 points Wine Advocate "The 2004 Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres is drinking very well today, so now is a great time to be pulling corks. Unwinding in the glass with scents of orange oil, dried white flowers, iodine, beeswax and chamomile, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and incisive, with racy acids and a long, penetrating finish. (WK)" 95 points John Gilman "The 2004 Perrieres is another stellar wine, that will probably end up just outdistancing the Charmes in this vintage, but it will be neck and neck as to which is the best wine in the cellar for many, many years to come. Out of the blocks the Perrieres is the most complex wine in the cellar, offering a beautiful, deep nose of apples, tangerines, iodine, almonds, hints of the honey to come, fine minerality, spring flowers and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and racy, with flawless focus and balance, a fine core of fruit, and a very long, complex and snappy finish. The minerality here is buried deep in the glorious fruit, but this wine should prove to be significantly more minerally as the puppy fat peels away a bit in the years to come. (JG)"
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About Domaine Roulot
Jean-Marc Roulot has made a name for himself as one of the greatest producers in Meursault and of white wine in general. Assuming the reins after his father's untimely death in 1982, Jean-Marc relied on experienced mentors before he was ready to command the domaine alone. Today, he carries forward his father's legacy, enhancing it with his personal commitment to organic vineyard practices.
The domaine, long recognized for pioneering single-vineyard bottlings, is famed for its mastery of lieu-dits and the five premier cru parcels they cultivate in Meursault and Monthelie. Jean-Marc has led the domaine to even greater acclaim, continually refining its unique style and inspiring other domaines to emulate his approach. Notably, Jean-Marc has made his mark with wines that lean towards a crisp, pure style rather than the typically rich and concentrated Meursault, a testament to his philosophy of restraint and precision.
In the vineyard, Jean-Marc adheres to a rigorous regimen of de-budding to control yields and focuses on acidity at harvest time. His winemaking process marries traditional and modern techniques, favoring fermentation in wooden cuves, judicious lees stirring, and a balanced use of oak and stainless-steel aging. This meticulous approach delivers wines of remarkable complexity and evident terroir influence.
Jean-Marc's commitment extends to a small négociant label, where he collaborates with trusted growers throughout Burgundy to obtain top-quality fruit. Furthermore, he embarked on a micro-négoce project in 2014, selectively sourcing grapes to supplement the domaine's portfolio, with these grapes undergoing the same meticulous vinification and aging process as the domaine's own.
The notable maturity of the vineyard holdings stems from Guy Roulot's significant replanting efforts in the 1950s. Among these, the Meursault 1er cru Les Perrieres, purchased by the Roulots in 1976 and planted in the 1940s, stands out as the crown jewel, despite its limited production.
Domaine Roulot's wines encapsulate a clear mineral backbone, pure, focused, and enduring. As Jean-Marc Roulot maintains, they are wines made to be savored alongside a meal, demonstrating both their intrinsic quality and their harmony with food. Today, the wines from Domaine Roulot are among the most coveted in Burgundy, known for their elegance, depth, and precision.