The 2005 Meursault Bouchere has a stern, mineral nose that is moving into secondary aromas with almond, touches of fennel, mint and dried apricot. The palate is well balanced with moderate complexity, hints of dried honey just coming through, although it finishes just a little brusquely. This is still quite closed and deserves a couple more years in bottle and then it may well deserve a higher appraisal.