The 2018 Meursault Goutte d’Or 1er Cru is blessed with a wonderful, mineral-driven bouquet with delicate walnut and hazelnut aromas. The harmonious, well-balanced palate delivers candied orange peel and quince on the entry and a persistent, disarmingly pure finish that you could elope with. Brilliant.

As usual, the 2018 Meursault 1er Cru Goutte d'Or, which derives from clay-rich soils, makes for quite a contrast after the Bouchères, where the soils are richer in active calcium. Unwinding to reveal aromas of citrus oil, fresh peach, white flowers and a deft touch of minty new oak, the wine is medium to full-bodied, muscular and incisive, with a deeper and more structured profile than the ethereal Bouchères.

Very clayey soils. Barrel sample. Golden spicy richness on the nose. Powerful with a slight note of cedar as well as creamy citrus, mealy richness, lots of depth. Lovely spice, power and length. (JH)