Meursault Premier Cru 'La Pièce sous le Bois', Domaine Robert Ampeau et Fils, 1997

Est. delivery late autumn 2024. Please note that the domaine requires that two cases of red are ordered alongside every case of white (there is no stipulation which specific wines). Reds can be ordered individually.

The 2024 releases from Robert Ampeau has given a very rare opportunity to enjoy mature vintages at prices that are practically at the level of recent en primeur releases. As these wines have remained unmoved in the cold cellars at Ampeau since bottling, the conditions for a very slow, undisturbed ageing are perfect, showing impressive vivacity and freshness alongside the obvious mature fruit character.

The 'La Pièce sous le Bois' is a fine premier cru that lies high on the slope above the hamlet of Blagny, just above Perrières. The warmest September on record at the time giving, ripe, sunny wines with an opulence rarely encountered in the 1990s. Lactic notes, pear syrup, preserved lemons, and a touch of smokiness on the nose. Palate has a richness but retains excellent acidity and finishes crisp and long.