The 2021 Domaine Ballot-Millot Meursault-Perrières Premier Cru is a highly regarded white Burgundy from one of Meursault’s most mineral and long-lived Premier Cru vineyard sites. Produced by the respected Domaine Ballot-Millot, the wine reflects the stony limestone soils of Perrières, which are known for delivering Chardonnay with precision, tension and remarkable aging capacity. The nose is refined and layered, revealing aromas of lemon zest, white peach and green pear alongside acacia blossom, crushed stone, toasted almond and subtle flinty reduction.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with exceptional clarity and structure driven by vibrant acidity and strong mineral tension. Flavours of citrus peel, orchard fruit and ripe stone fruit are supported by delicate hazelnut, brioche and savoury lees complexity, while restrained French oak maturation adds texture without overshadowing the vineyard character. The hallmark limestone minerality of Perrières gives the wine a saline, almost chiselled edge that carries through a long, precise and persistent finish. Despite its concentration, the wine remains focused and tightly wound, reflecting the site’s reputation for elegance and longevity rather than overt richness.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this Meursault-Perrières Premier Cru is an exceptional choice for Burgundy collectors and Chardonnay enthusiasts seeking a wine with precision, mineral structure and serious cellaring potential. Particularly well suited to lobster, roast turbot, seared scallops, poultry with cream sauce or truffle-based dishes. Drinking impressively with decanting in its youth, though the wine’s structure and acidity will reward careful cellaring over the next 12–18 years as additional nutty, savoury and tertiary complexity develops.
