Meursault

Appellation

Meursault Village

Region

Village Appellation: Côte de Beaune, in the Côte D’Or

Location

Here the hard Comblanchien limestone, lost in the depths of the soil up by Nuits-Saint-Georges, reappears, whereas if you go south, you leave red wines for white wines. This scattered community consists of a series of wine-growers’ small houses and large impressive ‘maisons bourgeoises’. The spire of the steeple seems to be the handiwork of fairies: its stone point reaches a height of 53 metres. These excellent vineyard soils were improved by the monks of Cîteaux from 1098. The Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée was established in 1937.

The Terroir

The best terrains are located at an altitude of about 260 metres, with an exposure that runs obliquely from east to south. The Bathonian (Jurassic) stratum meets with the Côte. Sometimes, a trace of magnesian limestone appears. The vines flourish on the marly limestone. The vintages share the ancient Callovian limestone and the Argovian marl.

Varietal

Chardonnay

Colour

White

AGEING

11 months in barrels

Cultivation method

Environmentally friendly

Exposure

East-West

Serve With

Veal or poultry in a white sauce, shellfish, grilled or in a sauce (gambas, lobster, crayfish), foie gras. Blue cheese.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE

This wine has a colour that is golden-green, canary yellow with light highlights, or polished bronze gold, depending on the age. Clear and brilliant. Its bouquet is reminiscent of mature grapes. Grilled almonds and hazelnuts in vegetal and floral (hawthorn, elderberry, fern, linden, verbena) and mineral (flint) notes. The nose also contains butter, honey and citrus fruit accents. To the palate, a full-bodied and rich wine with joyful, fruity flavours of hazelnut: a balance between smooth and fresh, covering the full range of silkiness. Lingering and structured, it needs maturity. It is a great white wine with excellent ageing potential.