The 2012 Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres comes from three different parcels that are each vinified separately. It has a very pure, aniseed-tinged bouquet that is vibrant and intense. The palate is well-balanced on the entry with orange cordial and that aniseed tincture coming through. The acidity is nicely judged and the finish long and tense. This is a very commendable Perrieres from Bouchard Pere & Fils. Drink 2015-2030. Although I tasted the wines of this Burgundy grand maison in London, I spent a morning with winemaker Philippe Prost to go through at least part of their large portfolio to get an insight into Bouchard Pere & Fils. Ever since Michel Bouchard established the house in 1731, it has been a permanent fixture in Burgundy, surviving seizure by the State after the Revolution, phylloxera, two World Wars and periods when the world simply was uninterested in Burgundy. Today they own 130 hectares of vines, more than any Bordeaux chateau, including 12 grand crus and 74 premier crus. Importer: Henriot Inc. and John E. Fells in the UK.