MEURSAULT 2022

Production area

Meursault is an appellation from the Côte de Beaune. The vineyards are located to the south of Beaune and cover a surface area of 395,84 hectares. Meursault is best known for its white wines which represent 95% of production.

Origins

The subsoil is predominantly clay-limestone. This wine comes from vines around forty years old, planted on slopes with southern to south-eastern exposure.

Varietal

100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes

COLOUR : Gold.
NOSE : Aromas of white blossoms.
PALATE : Opulent and rich.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes were hand-picked and sorted manually as soon as they arrived at the winery. They were then pressed in a pneumatic press which allows for perfect extraction of the juices without over pressing the grapes. Vinification and ageing took place in wooden barrels with a proportion of 20% new oak.

Food and wine pairing

Lobster, crayfish, poultry or veal in cream sauce, foie gras and blue cheese.

Serving suggestions

12 to 14°C

Ageing potential

8 to 10 years

Vintage : 2022

The 2022 vintage was once again marked by intense weather, with frost, heatwave and drought. The vines came through all these episodes unscathed, giving this vintage a special beauty, with generous quantities and a quality that will appeal to wine lovers the world over.

Awards

Silver Medal - Chardonnay du Monde
92 pts - Silver Medal - DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS
92 pts - Silver Medal - INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE
90 points - JamesSuckling.com
Gold medal - SAKURA Japan Women's Wine Awards

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