2017 Meursault, Les Chevalières, Jean-Philippe Fichet, Burgundy

The name itself hints at a wine of great breeding and class, and this does not disappoint. The nose has wisps of smoky reduction, suggesting a certain nobility, while the palate’s sophistication and chiselled, lasercut profile further back this up. A sophisticated wine. Drink 2022-2028.

Jean-Philippe explained how he and his vineyard team had to work extremely hard in the aftermath of the 2016 frost, managing the vines to make sure that the following year’s growth would not be compromised. Meticulous marathonrunner Jean-Philippe is just the man for such an arduous task. He is delighted with the results, explaining that quality is excellent and the yield was neither too big, nor too small. These wines are as reliably fresh and precise as you would expect, with each vineyard’s character shining through.