MEURSAULT 2023

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, well known for its white wines, produces a small volume of red wines (13,52 ha).

Origins

The subsoil is mainly composed of clay and limestone. The grapes for this wine were harvested from different vineyards located both on the flatlands and on the slopes. The vines enjoy southern and south-eastern exposure.

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting notes

Colour: A deep red colour.
Nose: Pleasant notes of cherry, strawberry, vanilla and a hint of caramelised cinnamon apple.
Palate: Velvety and round in the mouth, full of fruit, followed by cherry aromas. Vanilla notes appear then thanks to the elegant presence of wood. A full-bodied structure, well balanced between tannins and acidity and a long persistency.

Vinification and maturing

The manual harvest is sorted in the vineyard and then brought to the winery in grapes box where a further selection takes place. The temperature is lowered to about 8-10°C (46-50°F.) to increase the amount of maceration time prior to fermentation. Fermentation takes place over five days with selected yeasts, punching down and pumping (twice a day).
Maturing process in 100% barrels -25% new one) during 9 months. 100% malo-lactic fermentation done.

Food and wine pairing

Perfect with grilled pork, curried or tandoori-style poultry, lamb and cheeses like Morbier and Rocamadour.

Serving suggestions

16°C

Ageing potential

5 to 8 years.

Vintage : 2023

The 2023 vintage has been disrupted by a capricious wather all along the year. Despite a warm winter, an unstable spring, and a summer marked by heat pics, cool weather and stormy showers, this vintage offered Burgundy an abundant and gourmet harvest as well as fruity and expressive wines.

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