Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The 2011 Meursault 1er Cru les Perrières has a slightly subdued bouquet, although it is well defined. It bides its time and gently unfolds with lemon thyme and limestone scents reluctantly emerging. The palate is clean and fresh with piercing acidity – almost shrill. But it is fresh and vibrant with an engaging, almost mint-fresh finish that should develop nicely with bottle age.