En Primeur | Patrick Javillier
This great domaine in Meursault continues under Patrick’s name but it is very much the next generation, his daughter Marion and son-in-law Pierre-Emmanuel Lamy, who are taking the domaine forward. He remains an ever-present figure, popping up around the estate, helping and gently guiding wherever he can. Pierre-Emmanuel is responsible for making the wines and considers himself fortunate to draw on Patrick’s 45 years of experience.
2022 Bourgogne Côte d’Or Blanc Cuvée des Forgets Patrick Javillier
£125.00 In Bond £169.24 Inc VAT (£28.20 Per Bottle)-
Jasper Morris MW, October 2023, Score: 86-88
Mid lemon and lime, restrained nose. A little bit of honeysuckle and musk here, but a significant concentration of fruit on the palate, with a density of texture. Plenty of wine to work with here. Drink from 2024-2027.
2022 Bourgogne Côte d’Or Blanc Cuvée Oligocène Patrick Javillier
£150.00 In Bond £199.24 Inc VAT (£33.20 Per Bottle)-
Jasper Morris MW, October 2023, Score: 87-89
A similar colour, pale primrose perhaps. A little bit crisper and more classic in bouquet. Delicious white fruit, very balanced, feel the limestone, enough flesh yet with precision as well. A longer and more mineral finish than forgets. Drink from 2025-2029.
2022 Meursault Clos du Cromin Patrick Javillier
£290.00 In Bond £367.24 Inc VAT (£61.20 Per Bottle)-
Jasper Morris MW, October 2023, Score: 88-90
Pale lemon colour. Not much nose in these small glasses. There is good tension here on the palate, a crisp lemon note along with some fresh apples. Not immediately intense but with good length. A little touch of the positive youthful bitters. Drink from 2026-2030.
2022 Meursault Les Tillets Patrick Javillier
£290.00 In Bond £367.24 Inc VAT (£61.20 Per Bottle)-
Goedhuis, December 2023
The five parcels that make up this cuvée within the lieu-dit of Les Tillets are situated on the higher slopes of Meursault facing south-east, influencing a more mineral style. This is not an obvious Meursault; thought provoking with refined gentle floral characters, this is harmonious and softly graceful on the finish.
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Jasper Morris MW, October 2023, Score: 89-92
A light green tint in the colour, with a fresh and floral nose, as always with a touch of lime blossom. Fine energy on the palate without putting on too much flesh, indeed medium bodied, quite an elegant hillside Meursault. Drink from 2026-2031.
2022 Meursault Les Clousots Patrick Javillier
£335.00 In Bond £421.24 Inc VAT (£70.20 Per Bottle)-
Goedhuis, December 2023
Les Clousots is not a lieu-dit in its own right, but rather a combination of two separate vineyards: Les Clousots, higher up in the slopes, and Les Crotots, located beneath the highly regarded Premier Cru Porusots. Such a combination contributes to a classic Meursault. None of this cuvée was made in 2021 owing to the severe frosts of that vintage, so it was wonderful to count 20 casks lined up in the cellar this year, and what a beauty it is! A deeply structured Meursault, with a fragrance of hazelnut and Poruzots chalk. The rich, broad flavours build on the palate with great power and length on the finish. Quite simply excellent.
2022 Meursault Cuvée Tête de Murger Patrick Javillier
£440.00 In Bond £547.24 Inc VAT (£91.20 Per Bottle)-
Jasper Morris MW, October 2023, Score: 91-93
Mid lemon and lime colour. The bouquet is strict, backward nose but with promise. This develops beautifully, there is as always so much more muscle on this, and it is a very complete wine, with all the elements properly integrated, including a fine thread of acidity. Drink this and be happy. Drink from 2028-2034.
2022 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Patrick Javillier
£1,100.00 In Bond £1,339.24 Inc VAT (£223.20 Per Bottle)-
Jasper Morris MW, October 2023, Score: 93-95
This is still in barrel, unracked. Pale primrose, the bouquet is less easy to discern at this stage, with a minor oxidative note and some reduction. Put that to one side. On the palate this is classic, with a wealth of white fruit, a mineral underlay, a touch of oak too of course, some power and good length. Should emerge from its cocoon very soundly. Drink from 2030-2036.