The Meursault Clos De Mazeray is produced from a monopole, or solely-owned, vineyard. It displays aromas of fresh hazelnuts and sweet pears as well as a silky-textured, medium-bodied palate. This wine is loaded with beautifully ripe, concentrated white fruits, nuts and tangy smoke flavors with impressive length. Anticipated maturity: Now-2003. As my scores and tasting notes indicate, I was tremendously impressed with the quality of Prieur's wines. What had been an average-to-good estate has rapidly become one of Burgundy's finest domaines. A final note: I was given the opportunity to taste this estate's 1996s, both in white and red, and was blown away by their quality. More on them in a future report. Imported by William Deutsch and Sons, Armonk, NY; Tel. (914) 273-1221.

Ripe, rich and opulent, with a pleasant mineral, pear, tropical fruit and honeydew melon character laced with hints of honey. Medium to full in body. Drink now through 2005. 420 cases made.??–PM??Region: France / Burgundy / Meursault Select to Add