Meursault Poruzots (officially spelled Porusot) is a highly regarded 11.4-hectare Premier Cru vineyard in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, and Léon Rigaule is hardly worthy of a glass of Meursault.

The French négociant Léon Rigaule white Burgundy is nearly 40 years old, and most would say it should be consumed cautiously, as most wines from this producer and vintage have passed their peak drinking window. But it’s not every day you drink wine and by total surprise, it has this profound smoky yet Burundian fruit that you imagine can find its way through a vintage such as 1987.

And 1987 Burgundy is historically considered a difficult, lackluster year for both red and white wines due to poor weather and a lack of grape ripeness. Because these wines are largely past their prime, they are primarily bought for sentimental celebrations, birthdays, or anniversaries rather than for drinking. 

Now, reach deep into your cellar and this Meursault Poruzots yields exceptional, intensely mineral, and age-worthy white wines made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, the smoky white fruit is adds a wow factor.

(94+ Points)