Handford Wines

Now run by the charismatic, Thierry Matrot, this domaine is Meursault’s most significant in terms of vineyard holding and quality combined. Thierry is one of few modern growers who prefers to store and sell when the wine is near to maturity, foregoing the cash advantage. However he has released a few cases for sale ‘en primeur’. I assure you that the red Meursault, ‘La Piece sous le Bois’ is as great as ever. It’s unusual but I cannot commend it to you highly enough.

The Wine

High on the hill above Meursault lies the village of Blagny. For whites, there is a small area of rich, quite stony soil that is this 1er Cru vineyard. Wines tend to feel riper and more rounded. This offers some honey, spice, cream and savoury characters with a touch of jambon fumé on the nose. I was particularly impressed with the consistency and balance of flavour, even through the long aftertaste. Excellent white for early drinking but keep a few bottles for 3 to 6 years.

Single Bottle: £31.95

In a case of 12: £30.35