Situated just south of Volnay and Pommard in the Côte de Beaune, Meursault is the most extensive southerly white wine commune of the Côte-d'Or. Surprisingly for an appellation of this quality, no Grand Cru exists, however the high quality of the 1er Cru more than compensates for this. An exclusive of Maison Louis Latour (monopole), the vineyards constituting the estate of the Château de Blagny are located high on the hillside overlooking Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. Château de Blagny is the most important domaine in the commune.
The Meursault 1er Cru "Château de Blagny" 2020 has a pale yellow color. The nose is greedy with aromas of acacia flower and brioche. It reveals notes of grilled almond in the mouth. This 1er Cru has a nice tension and a lot of freshness.
93 James Suckling Here’s a very typical Meursault that combines the generosity and textural complexity we expect from this appellation, with liveliness that makes it very satisfying. Good concentration. A ton of flinty character at the substantial finish.
93 Wine Enthusiast Aromas of lemon zest, orange oils and acacia delight with precision. Pure and delicate notes of lemon, orange oil, geranium, white mushroom, brioche and crushed stone gently lingers on the palate along its long vanilla finish.
92 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com COMMENTARY: The 2020 Maison Louis Latour Meursault-Blagny Premier Cru Chateau de Blagny is tight-knit and compelling. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers aromas and flavors of earthy and stony notes with an intense note of rocks-in-the-desert. Enjoy it with a bucket of herb-scented, steamed clams. (Tasted: May 10, 2023, San Rafael, CA)
92 Wine Spectator Luscious and well-delineated, too, this white offers lemon oil, sliced apple and clove flavors, with an underlying mineral element. Long and will benefit from an additional year in bottle. Best from 2023 through 2029. 2,500 cases made, 750 cases imported.
90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2020 Meursault 1er Cru Château de Blagny offers up aromas of crisp Anjou pear, white flowers, green apple and freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, round and rich, it's a gourmand, textural white from this higher-altitude site.
