Jacques Prieur, Meursault Mazeray Blanc Brut Zero

Jacques Prieur, Meursault Mazeray Blanc Brut Zero(from a 3. 1 ha monopole). Aromas of grilled nuts, poached and acacia blossom slide into voluminous and equally delicious medium weight flavors that are at once concentrated and refined on the lingering finale. This delicious effort should also drink well shortly after release yet repay 3 to 4 years of cellaring.

with impeccable texture and minerality that is beautifully woven into the fabric of the wine

Not any more

The relatively dense tannins are actually fairly refined for the appellation but this will still require at least 15 years to be at its best

Very sweet start and then a dry

Onslaught of honey

Here the nose is very firmly reduced and unreadable at present

elegantly layered and fleshy

licorice-tinged finish and dusty tannins that bode well for the cellar

Still elegant

Fruit comes from the Tartaraci vineyard at 1

(from a small

The very rich and generously proportioned medium weight flavors possess a succulent mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the textured and lingering finish where the supporting tannins are a bit raspy