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Jean Marc Roulot, Bourgogne Blanc 2017
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
Jean-Marc Roulot lost some 30% of his 2017 Bourgogne Blanc to spring frosts, but the ensuing wine remains very classically balanced in profile, wafting from the glass with pure and expressive aromas of ripe citrus, green apples and spring flowers. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, with succulent acids and a mouthwatering finish. It's a Bourgogne Blanc that outclasses many village wines and I expect it to land at the upper end of my banded score.
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Jean-Marc Roulot's lovely 2017 Bourgogne Blanc wafts from the glass with inviting aromas of citrus oil, white flowers, Anjou pear and a delicate touch of clear honey. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and lively, with fine concentration for its level, beautiful purity of fruit and a long, mouthwatering finish. Charming and beautifully balanced, it is a great introduction to the domaine's 2017 portfolio.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
The nose of fresh almonds with a touch of green apple freshness leads into the quite full-bodied and very creamy palate. After a little aeration notes of candied lemon and flint emerge. Quite robust tannins and lively acidity give drive at the crisp finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
About the Producer
Domaine Roulot, founded by Guillaume Roulot in 1830, is well respected Meursault-based domaine producing mainly Chardonnay wines from a range of premier cru and village-level sites across the appellation. The wines are held in high esteem by critics and are much sought-after. The domaine is currently run by actor-turned-winemaker Jean-Marc Roulot. Roulot has numerous holdings across Meursault premiers crus, including 0.28 hectares (0.69 acres) in Charmes, 0.26 hectares (0.64 acres) in Perrières and 0.16 hectares (0.39 acres) in Les Bouchères, as well as 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) in neighboring Monthélie Premier Cru Les Champs Fulliots. A further four hectares (ten acres) cover village-level vineyards in Meusault such as Les Luchets and Les Tessons Clos de Mon Plaisir – a wine strongly associated with the Roulot label. All are Chardonnay based wines, although the domaine also produces an Aligoté, a Bourgogne Blanc and Rouge, an Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru, and a village-level red. The red wines are made from Pinot Noir – Burgundy's key red grape variety. Domaine Roulot established itself in the upper echelon of white Burgundy producers under the late Guy Roulot. Guy was one of the first producers of the region to bottle single vineyards separately, including village lieux-dits. He died in 1982 and his son Jean-Marc took over in 1989, farming the vineyards organically. As well as winemaking, Jean-Marc Roulot is also known for his cinematographic appearances (he initially studied screen acting in Paris), including the Burgundy-based coming-of-age film Ce Qui Nous Lie (released as "Back to Burgundy" for anglophone audiences), parts of which were filmed at the domaine.
