Heitz Lochardet, Meursault Gruyaches Vintage:2019 (from both En Remilly and

(from both En Remilly and Les Cortons)

There is less color in this 2011 (I popped a bottle of the 2010 for comparison) and more notes reminiscent of Cabernet Franc (Alejandro Vigil harvested even earlier in 2010)

and it means the fruit struggles to break free

pear and a whiff of petrol character

but more mineral and earthy and less fragrant than previous vintages

Heitz Lochardet, Meursault Gruyaches Vintage:2019 (from both En Remilly and(from a . 30 ha holding just below Charmes). Once again there is just enough wood in evidence to merit pointing out on the petrol, acacia blossom and toasted nut scents where a whiff of secondary fermentation character sneaks in. The sleek, fresh and vibrant medium weight flavors possess very good detail as well as a subtle minerality on the nicely persistent finish. The nose is a mild concern given that this is now bottled though its impossible to