With a mere seven years of age, Faiveley’s 2017 Meursault Premier Cru Blagny is already drinking phenomenally well. Vanilla, yellow apple, and a touch of cinnamon waft immediately from the glass. The palate is silky and rich, showing ripe golden apple, and lemon meringue, complimented by taut acidity. The only knock is that the wine shows slightly hotter than I would prefer, as the alcohol stands out ever so slightly. Nonetheless, this flavor profile and lingering finish make it a relative value among aged white Burgundy, and I would happily order it again.
Joseph Faiveley, Meursault Premier Cru Blagny (Burgundy, France) 2017
By John McDermott