The 2022 Les Charmes from Chavy-Chouet opens with a beautifully poised, shimmering richness — unmistakably Meursault, yet delivered with the estate’s trademark precision. The nose unfolds in slow, elegant layers: ripe pear, golden apple, and lemon curd meet delicate notes of acacia, almond cream, and a faint touch of warm pastry. Beneath the fruit lies a cool, chalk-tinged mineral thread that gives the wine focus from the first inhale.
On the palate, the wine is both generous and finely drawn. The texture is silky and supple, offering a gentle creaminess without slipping into excess. Flavours of citrus, stone fruit, and subtle hazelnut glide across a spine of fresh, lively acidity that keeps everything lifted and linear. As it settles, the wine reveals more savoury depth — a hint of salted butter, crushed stones, and subtle spice — all carried in an elegant, seamless arc.
The finish lingers with quiet persistence, tapering into notes of lemon zest and warm limestone, leaving an impression of clarity rather than weight. A polished, expressive Meursault — rich, refined, and sensitively balanced — capturing the finesse of Charmes with modern precision.
