The 2021 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières unwinds in the glass with scents of pear, citrus zest, white flowers and wet stones. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and chiseled, with racy acids, chalky dry extract and a long, mineral finish, only three and a half barrels were produced.

The 2020 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières is one of the more introverted wines in the range, unwinding to exhibit notes of lime zest, crisp Anjou pear, exotic fruits, white flowers and spices. Medium to full-bodied, chalky and saline, it may take on additional dimension with further élevage, but for now I'd rank this behind Charmes and Genevrières this year.

The 2019 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières is also performing at a very high level, wafting from the glass with scents of orange oil, crisp green apples, white flowers, nutmeg and pastry cream. Medium to full-bodied, bright and layered, it's taut and precise, with a concentrated and tightly wound core, racy acids and a chalky finish.

Offering up aromas of citrus oil, white flowers, crisp green apple and freshly baked bread, the 2018 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières is medium to full-bodied, racy and incisive, with good depth, concentration and tension at the core, concluding with a long and precise finish. Tasted from barrel side by side with the 2017 Perrières from bottle, the 2018 isn't as textural, and its bouquet doesn't display the musky aromatic top notes that mark the 2017—but it promises to be every bit as compelling.

The 2017 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières is performing well from bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of orange blossom, citrus zest, pear, almond paste and freshly baked bread. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and elegant, with a textural and enveloping attack, a ripe core of fruit, lively balancing acids and a precise, nicely defined finish. This is a lively but expressive young Perrières that will offer a broad drinking window.