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

In the middle of the hillside and fairly middle of the road in terms of mineral austerity versus the rich, the ripe and the exotic. The least generous of Thierry's 1er Cru vineyards in 2003 yielding less than 20 hl/ha, nearly half a normal vintage. The most delicate and aromatic offering white peach, fresh nuts and caramel. These aromas hold throughout the length and are enveloped on the finish by more exotic fruits and a syrup texture. A 'tonic' of a wine with a rare uplift right at the finish. Stunning and will be exciting to drink at many stages of its development.

Single Bottle: £36.95

In a case of 12: £35.10