Darviot Perrin, Meursault Velle other_regions_italy mostly Garnacha with 2% Cariñena

mostly Garnacha with 2% Cariñena on a steep slope

Laura is a doctor in San Francisco but is already at the helm of the family winery

This is a stunningly good effort and the only concern at the moment is that it’s not quite as complex as the best in the range

#2 offers a nose of over-ripe melon

Darviot Perrin, Meursault Velle other_regions_italy mostly Garnacha with 2% CariñenaA slightly riper nose reflects notes of poached pear, apple, lemon confit and a suggestion of roasted nut. There is reasonable density to the delicious and attractively textured medium weight flavors that deliver solid depth and persistence on the balanced finale. Clos de la Velle, as a vineyard, is rarely distinguished but this example is really quite good.