"I did not know what to expect at the outset, and was at first pleasantly surprised and then genuinely enthusiastic."  Jasper Morris MW, on 2024 white wines from the Côte de Beaune

Much like Jasper Morris, we had heard so much about the weather in 2024 that we had limited expectations, prior to visiting.  At domaine after domaine we tasted delicious whites, but it was at Michelot in Meursault that we finally decided that the whites from this year are a great success, with similarities to 2014 or a riper version of 2017.  We've been visiting here for many years, and the quality is always so consistent, we often find it a bellwether for quality in the region.   

Nicolas Mestre told us that, ironically, 2024 was the year the domaine received organic certification, after a lengthy conversion process.  Organic vineyards really suffer from heavy rain, much more so than non-organic ones, as organic non-systemic treatments against mildew they can use are washed off the leaves by the next rainfall. 

Fortunately (for us winelovers) Nicolas and his family are unwavering in their focus on quality and made the best possible wines from the very small harvest, with low yields leading to concentration in the fruit and ripe citrus and fresh apple flavours.  We found the regional and village wines as excellent as ever, every bit a match for the 2023s, except in longevity.  However, we were particularly bowled over by the premiers crus.  2024 Les Charmes and Les Genevrières may not have the ageing potential of some longer-lived vintages (expect to enjoy over the next 8-9 years), but we loved their delicious and charming floral, fruit and spice aromas, particularly in Les Genevrières.     

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Offered en primeur, landing late spring 20