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

Unlike the 1er Crus, this reminds me of the 2004s that I loved so much for their vivacity, energy and freshness. Thierry takes his village wine as seriously as the 1er Crus; a super structure carries fine, lime fruits and maybe more lush body than the 2004. Once again there is no heavy oak aging or oxidative handling; just a pure expression of what really happens in the vineyard. 2009 to 2015

Single Bottle: £26.95

In a case of 12: £25.60