Uliz, Meursault, Les Tillets 2013

The limestone-rich, gravel-strewn “Les Tillets” site in Meursault is not classified as a Premier Cru, but probably should be: the “Les Tillets” vineyard designation can be found on bottles from Domaine Roulot, Louis Jadot, and Antoine Jobard, among others. It is the highest-elevation site in Meursault at about 960 feet, producing a more high-toned, Puligny-esque style that contrasts with he typical roundness of Meursault. Petitprez’s partner-grower in Tillets tends vines ranging from 40 to 60 years of age.

To say that Antoine Petitprez is committed to natural wine is putting it mildly. During his education he was responsible for a research program on the moon’s effects on wines and vines. He created an association with the likes of Meo Camuzet, Domaine JJ Confuron, Alain Meunier, Liger Bel Air, Bruno Clavelier and Domaine Dujac to repeat experimentations in the vineyards and in the cellar. He’s part of a new generation in Burgundy, taking the best of tradition, soil and winemaking to tell a story of where the wines were made.