Now here is a reminder that you should NEVER dismiss a wine by dint of its vintage. The 1984 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes from Comtes-Lafon ought to have been DOA. On the contrary, it offered wonderful aromatics: jasmine, honeysuckle, linden and hints of tangerine that defied all expectations. It set you up for a delicious palate, quite tensile yet elegant and focused. Hints of orange zest and mandarin line the finish that feels surprisingly long. Who knew how good this 32-year-old Meursault from a supposed written-off vintage could be? Tasted November 2016.