Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Maison Leroy
Label Name:
 
Meursault 1er Perrieres (exdom23)
Vintage:
 
1993
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault (Les Perrières)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Method:
 
Hand-harvested grapes, pneumatic/whole-cluster pressing, fermented and aged in French oak barrels with malolactic fermentation; partial new oak and aging ~12–18 months, light filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14
Tasting Note:
 
Lemon and ripe orchard fruit with toasted almond, hazelnut, sea-shell minerality and a hint of buttered brioche. Medium-plus body, bright acidity and a long, mineral finish with subtle smoke and honeyed notes.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast chicken in cream sauce, lobster/butter, mushroom risotto, seared scallops, aged soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, miso-glazed black cod, light Thai coconut seafood.
Vineyard Info:
 
Maison Leroy, founded 1868 and led by Lalou Bize‑Leroy as selector/winemaker, sources top Meursault Perrières parcels; famous negociant/domaine known for meticulous selection and ageworthy Burgundies.
Awards/Ratings:
 
User/professional note: Tastingbook entry lists this wine (86 Tb points). Maison Leroy’s 1993 Meursault Perrières appears in their collectors/releases and is traded at auction and specialist merchants, reflecting strong collector interest