Meursault Sous le dos d’Ane Leflaive 2018 (OWC 3)

Description

By Bourghound in 2020 (BH92)

This too is quite floral in character with plenty of citrus nuances to the mostly green apple scents. There is once again fine density and volume to the attractively textured medium-bodied flavors thanks to the nicely abundant dry extract that coats the palate on the solidly long finish. This is surprisingly good for young vines and while it’s not quite as complex as the Puligny villages, it may well catch up with a few years of bottle age.

By Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate in 2020 (WA91)

Mingling aromas of orange oil and Anjou pear with hints of white flowers, buttery pastry and toasted nuts, the 2018 Meursault 1er Cru Sous le Dos d’Ane is medium to full-bodied, chalky and incisive, with a bright spine of acidity and a mineral finish. This has turned out nicely and should reward a bit of bottle age.