The Meursault Clos de Mazeray 1979, Domaine Jacques Prieur, was
properly stored since shortly after release, the fill was good, and the
cork was sound.

Where I live, red Meursault seldom is seen. The bottle I opened still
is holding quite well. It has plenty of fruit, reminding me most of a
mix of dark and red cherries. There is a hint of something floral. It
is of medium weight, somewhat fuller than a good Volnay, but not nearly
as full as some Pommard. There is only a little medium tannin. The
color is fairly light, but shows little age. There is enough acid. The
wine is smooth and easy to drink. While not a great Burgundy, it is
quite good, especially with food. I have paid more for Burgundy that
was not as good as this one. It cost under US$ 20 shortly after
release.

cwdjrxyz wrote:
> The Meursault Clos de Mazeray 1979, Domaine Jacques Prieur, was
> properly stored since shortly after release, the fill was good, and the
> cork was sound.
>
> Where I live, red Meursault seldom is seen.

Aren't red wines from Meursault geographical region now sold under the
Appelation Volnay-Santenot?

Cheers

> The bottle I opened still
> is holding quite well. It has plenty of fruit, reminding me most of a
> mix of dark and red cherries. There is a hint of something floral. It
> is of medium weight, somewhat fuller than a good Volnay, but not nearly
> as full as some Pommard. There is only a little medium tannin. The
> color is fairly light, but shows little age. There is enough acid. The
> wine is smooth and easy to drink. While not a great Burgundy, it is
> quite good, especially with food. I have paid more for Burgundy that
> was not as good as this one. It cost under US$ 20 shortly after
> release.

"TB" > wrote:

> Aren't red wines from Meursault geographical region now sold
> under the Appelation Volnay-Santenot?

Not all of them, but most: Those at the northern end of Meursault,
coming from the Santenots and Les Plures vineyards. Then there
are two small plots north-east of the village which make red
Meursault; and there is red "Blagny Premier Cru" at the southern
end next to Puligny.

M.