2022 Meursault, Le Tesson, Jean-Philippe Fichet, Burgundy

Jean-Philippe is having to do a lot of individual vine replanting here. Clear pale lemon and lime, showing finesse on the nose, softly approachable, good clear lemon notes behind. Not quite the intensity of its heyday perhaps, but still some energy though and decent length.

Drink 2028 - 2036

Tasted at merchants’ 2022 Burgundy tastings in London.

The 2022 Meursault Le Tesson doesn’t quite have the drive of Fichet’s Sous le Château on the nose and comes across as a little muted by comparison. The palate is well balanced, with a citrus peel entry—orange rind and tangerine. It’s quite controlled and penetrating toward the finish, although it needs a little more charm.

Drink 2025 - 2038

Moderately generous wood is again present on the markedly more floral-suffused aromas of mineral reduction, acacia blossom, carnation, pear, white peach, and less evident citrus influence. There is a beguiling purity to the medium-weight flavours that possess a sleek, even silky, mouthfeel while delivering outstanding persistence on the lightly stony, balanced, and noticeably more complex finale. This is very classy and a wine that should age gracefully.

Drink from 2030 onward