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Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020: Crisp and Compelling

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020: Crisp and Compelling

6 /10
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6.0 /10
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Vineyard: Thierry Pillot
Type: White
ABV: 13.5% ABV
Price: £175.00
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fragrant bouquet of white flowers, lime, and golden apple, with a whiff of hazelnut

Palate

Rich and textured, showing ripe pear, almond, and a creamy mid-palate balanced by fresh acidity

Finish

Long and elegant close with pear, almond, and a gentle smoky note

First Impressions

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020 arrives at £175.00, and at this price point, expectations are rightly elevated. 75cl / 13.5% - Thierry Pillot is a talented Burgundy winemaker known for producing wines that reflect the region’s terroir. His Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' 2020 offers aromas of.

France's winemaking heritage needs no introduction, but the best producers continue to find new ways to express their terroir while honouring centuries of tradition. Thierry Pillot is a name worth knowing in this context.

On the Nose and Palate

The nose offers fragrant bouquet of white flowers, lime, and golden apple, with a whiff of hazelnut. Moving to the palate, the wine is rich and textured, showing ripe pear, almond, and a creamy mid-palate balanced by fresh acidity. The finish is long and elegant close with pear, almond, and a gentle smoky note.

Food Pairing and Serving

Excellent alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or creamy pasta dishes. Serve well chilled at 10-12°C to appreciate the full aromatic spectrum.

The Verdict

Meursault 1er Cru 'Poruzots' Thierry Pillot 2020 earns a well-deserved 6 out of 10. This is a solid white that delivers Chardonnay with genuine conviction and craft. At £175.00, this sits in premium territory, and it delivers the quality to match. Whether you are building a cellar or simply looking for something excellent to drink tonight, this bottle earns its place.

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Ash Carrington
Ash Carrington
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Emily Thomas VIPsAllowed - The finish is something else
7/10

Wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something special for a dinner party. The smoky note at the end caught me off guard in the best way. Friends who know way more about wine than me were impressed, so that's a win.

25 March 2026
Kofi Asante VIPsAllowed - Nice but not £175 nice
5/10

Got this as a birthday present and it's a solid Burgundy Chardonnay. Smooth, bit of nuttiness, decent acidity. But honestly I've had white Burgundies at half the price that I enjoyed just as much. Wouldn't buy it for myself.

17 March 2026
Omar Diallo VIPsAllowed - Lovely but needs food
6/10

Tried this on its own first and thought it was a bit much — very creamy and almondy. Then had it with a chicken dish and it completely came alive. The acidity really cuts through richer food. Not an everyday wine obviously but I'd get it again for a special meal.

4 March 2026
Kai Oliveira VIPsAllowed - Best white I've had this year
8/10

Picked this up after tasting it at a wine fair and I'm so glad I did. Beautiful golden apple and hazelnut on the nose, then this gorgeous pear and cream thing going on. The balance at 13.5% is spot on — never feels boozy. Yes it's expensive but premier cru Meursault isn't cheap anywhere.

29 December 2025
Ingrid Holm VIPsAllowed - Good with seafood
6/10

Had this at a restaurant with grilled lobster and it worked really well. The creamy texture paired nicely and there's a freshness that stops it being too rich. Would I pay £175 retail though? Probably not.

8 December 2025
Zara Al-Hassan VIPsAllowed - Really elegant white
7/10

Bought this for our anniversary dinner and it was lovely. Creamy and rich but not heavy — the pear and almond thing is real, you can actually taste it. At £175 it's a splurge but felt worth it for the occasion.

24 November 2025
Dmitri Volkov VIPsAllowed - Overhyped Burgundy
4/10

Maybe I'm missing something but this didn't blow me away for £175. It's a nice Chardonnay — some florals, bit nutty, smooth finish. But I keep thinking about that price tag and I just can't justify it. My mate brought over a £40 Mâcon last week that I honestly enjoyed more.

18 November 2025
Victor Osei VIPsAllowed - Expected more honestly
5/10

I like Meursault generally and this is fine — nice floral nose, apple and pear flavours, all pleasant enough. But for a premier cru at this price point I wanted to be wowed and I just wasn't. Perfectly drinkable, just not exciting.

28 September 2025

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