Bouchard Père & Fils – Meursault Premier Cru Perrières 2018 – Burgundy France

Bouchard Père & Fils Meursault Premier Cru Perrières 2018 is a Chardonnay from one of Meursault’s most revered Premier Cru vineyards. Sourced from three parcels totaling 1.2 hectares, it combines concentration, mineral intensity, and remarkable precision in a classic expression of this legendary terroir.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru Perrières, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2018
• Vineyard Area: 1.2 hectares
• Vineyard: Three parcels in the upper section of Perrières
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Pear, nectarine, yellow plum, citrus
• Savory: Crushed rock, white flowers, blanched almonds, pastry cream
• Structure: Precise, mineral, concentrated, and persistent

Perrières is widely regarded as one of Meursault’s greatest Premier Cru vineyards, prized for wines that combine power with extraordinary mineral precision. The 2018 vintage offers impressive concentration and texture while retaining freshness and tension. Layers of orchard fruit, citrus oil, and crushed stone unfold across the palate before a long, focused, mineral-driven finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Premier Cru fruit from one of Meursault’s most prestigious terroirs
• Combines concentration, freshness, and remarkable mineral depth
• Built to develop additional complexity with extended cellaring

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, turbot, or Dover sole
• Roast chicken with morels and cream sauce
• Comté, Beaufort, or aged Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of top white Burgundy
✓ Lovers of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Drinkers seeking precision, depth, and aging potential
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, fruit-forward white wines

93/100 – Wine Advocate

93/100 – Vinous

92/100 – Burghound (Outstanding)

91–94/100 – Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy