'First-rate and every wine is highly recommended' AM: 2023 white Burgundy from Domaine Latour-Giraud
If you're not searching out these wines, you're missing out on one of the best kept secrets in Meursault.
Allen Meadows, burghound.com
Meursault 1er Cru, Genevrières 2023
£540 per 6-bottle case in bond
Meursault 1er Cru, Charmes 2023
£510 per 6-bottle case in bond
Meursault 1er Cru, Bouchères 2023
£420 per 6-bottle case in bond
Meursault, Narvaux 2023
£360 per 6-bottle case in bond
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Champs Canet 2023
£540 per 6-bottle case in bond
Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023
£150 per 6-bottle case in bond
Over the summer Allen Meadows finally got around to reviewing the 2023s of Domaine Latour-Giraud.
As has been increasingly the case over the last few years, numerous critics are picking up on the quality and value offered by the beautifully crafted wines of the supremely modest and quietly-spoken Jean-Pierre Latour.
It could have been me writing…
I have said this before but if you're not searching out these wines, you're missing out on one of the best kept secrets in Meursault. They, along with domaines Henri Germain, Ballot-Millot and Michel Bouzereau, consistently offer outstanding quality for quite reasonable prices. Either way, the Latour 2023s are first-rate and every wine is highly recommended. Allen Meadows.
Knowing this ourselves, we shipped extra wine this year and can offer the following at original release price:
Meursault 1er Cru, Genevrières 2023
£540 per 6-bottle case in bond
92-95 points, ‘Sweet spot Outstanding’, Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 2025
A naturally exotic nose of jasmine tea, gardenia, smoked apple and a variety of citrus nuances. There is fine volume to the super-sleek and strikingly textured medium weight flavors that exude an appealing bead of minerality on the lightly austere and wonderfully persistent finish that is also impeccably well-balanced. Excellent. Drink 2033+
Meursault 1er Cru, Charmes 2023
£510 per 6-bottle case in bond
91-94 points, ‘Sweet spot Outstanding’, Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 2025
Smoky aromas of vaguely exotic passion fruit, white peach, spice, acacia blossom and plenty of just sliced citrus serve as an elegant introduction to the succulent but energetic flavors that aren't as dense or powerful as those of the Poruzots but do offer equally good depth and even better persistence on the impeccably well-balanced finale. This is terrific and a wine that should age gracefully. Drink 2031+
Meursault 1er Cru, Bouchères 2023
£420 per 6-bottle case in bond
92 points, ‘Outstanding’, Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 2025
A slightly riper, though not exotic, nose is markedly more floral in character along with pretty spice wisps. The gorgeously textured, refined and lilting middle weight flavors exude a more subtle bead of minerality that adds lift to the precise, balanced and beautifully long finish where a touch of youthful austere slowly emerges. This is lovely and really quite stylish. Drink 2030+
Meursault, Narvaux 2023
£360 per 6-bottle case in bond
90 points, ‘Outstanding Top value’, Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 2025
Here too there is a smoky character to the cool and pure aromas of Granny Smith apple, white flower, lemon zest and wet stone nuances. There is even better volume to the concentrated, even powerful, larger-scaled flavors that also brim with minerality on the lemony, bone dry and youthfully austere finale. This is excellent for its level though not that it's sufficiently compact to need at least a few years of keeping first. Drink 2029+
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Champs Canet 2023
£540 per 6-bottle case in bond
92-94 points, ‘Sweet spot Outstanding’, Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 2025
There is a hint of phenolic character suffusing the ripe and vaguely exotic aromas of white and yellow fruit, orange peel, fennel and a wonderful array of floral nuances. There is outstanding volume to the solidly concentrated, rich and powerful yet displaying the natural class of a fine Puligny, all wrapped in a mouth coating, moderately dry and sneaky long finale. This could use more depth so plan on at least a few years of keeping. Drink 2031+
Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023
£150 per 6-bottle case in bond
87 points, ‘Outstanding Top value’, Allen Meadows, burghound.com, June 2025
Ripe and fresh aromas include those of petrol, straw and the essence of apple. There is both good volume and vibrancy to the succulent and nicely textured middle weight flavors that conclude in a clean, dry and youthfully austere finale. This well-made effort is worth considering. Drink 2026+