Narvaux Roundup: Exceptional Expressions from One of Meursault's Top Sites

Situated above Genevrières, quite high on the rocky slope overlooking Meursault, is where you'll find one of the appellation's most prestigious lieu-dits, Les Narvaux. Despite its Village-level classification, it's quality is often regarded as a Premier Cru. Given its elevated terroir, fruit from this vineyard has an incredibly bright, mineral character about it that many white Burgundy enthusiasts (myself included) find irresistible! What better way to end the week than with an array of Narvaux cuvées from some of our favorite producers?

2022 Domaine Michelot Meursault Les Narvaux
JM 91-94
"Pale lemon and lime. Though there is some reduction immediately apparent, the fruit is trying to fight through and shows considerable class. All the signs of a very fine hillside Meursault are lurking underneath. Just a little more flesh than the other lieu-dit Meursaults, but above all notably more character, with lemon tints to the ample orchard fruit. Notably more length as well." -Jasper Morris

2022 Domaine Chavy-Chouet Meursault Les Narvaux
JD 94, JM 92, BH 89 (Outstanding)
"Bright green citrus, minty herbs, pear, and honeyed minerality, as well as a kiss of spicy oak, define the 2022 Meursault Les Narvaux, another incredibly vibrant, racy Meursault that has integrated acidity, medium-bodied richness and depth, and a beautiful finish. Compared to the Clos des Courvées de Citeau, this is more linear, tight, and compact, with a beautiful sense of minerality. The 2022 was aged 12 months in 20% new oak."
-Jeb Dunnuck

2024 Ballot Millot Meursault Les Narvaux
JM 92, VN 90-92, CT 92
"The 2024 Meursault Narvaux comes from the lieu-dit of Narvaux Dessus. This was more reductive on the nose at the time of tasting as the lees were still in movement in the tanks. Quite toasty at the moment. The palate is again a bit reductive on the entry, good weight with a keen line of acidity and it feels quite powerful on the finish. It will brighten up after fining." -Neal Martin

2020 Thierry Pillot Meursault Les Narvaux
(Not rated)

2021 Pierre Girardin Meursault Les Narvaux
DC 93
"There is an almost bracing character to the bright lemony fruit of this Narvaux. There are floral notes, a slight reduction and a hint of spice. The texture is fresh, but there is enough extract to balance the wine admirably and a firm mineral note on the lingering finish. The grapes are lightly crushed and pressed before fermentation, with most of the lees on native yeasts in large, double-sized casks, 85% new. Ageing is for 12 months in cask and seven months in tank."

"Qui n'a jamais bu de Narvaux, ne sait ce que Meursault vaut" — "He who has never drunk Narvaux does not know what Meursault is worth."

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