Spiced butter can be discerned in the aromatics of the 2001 Meursault Les Meix Chavaux. On the palate, this light-bodied, vivacious offering reveals butterscotch-laced lemony flavors. Drink it over the next 2 years. “Nature wasn’t kind to us in 2001,” said Jean-Marc Roulot, this estate’s director and winemaker, “therefore it is a winemaker’s vintage like 1998 was, but of better quality.” According to Roulot, his village parcels, though not the premier crus, were struck by the hail storm of August 2nd, 2001. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524

Burgundian style, that is to say good, fresh, vibrant acidity, offering lime and grapefruit, with mineral and spices, opening up on the clean, pure, lingering finish. Drink now through 2008. 328 cases made, 75 cases imported.??–PM??Region: France / Burgundy / Meursault Select to Add