1 BOTTLE X 75cl

13,5%vol.

Region Côte de Beaune
Village Meursault
Appellation Meursault Premier Cru
Grape variety Chardonnay

The Vine
Average vine age 35 years
SoilStony marl, Jurassic limestone.
Average yield 40 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked

Wine tips
Cellaring Potential 5-7 years
Serving temperature 12-14°

Description

Situated just south of Volnay and Pommard in the Côte de Beaune, Meursault is the most extensive southerly white wine commune of the Côte-d'Or. Surprisingly enough for an appellation of this quality, no Grand Cru exists, however the high quality of the 1er Cru more then compensates for this. The vineyard of Meursault "Charmes" is located just to the south of the village and is recognised to be one of the finest plots producing the Meursault appellation. The well-drained mineral soil is ideally-suited to the type of Chardonnay grown here and the resultant wine is opulent and perfumed with very ripe peach, apple, and nut flavours. A wonderful finish.

Fermentation
Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation.

Ageing
8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 50% new.

Barrels
Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted.

Tasting Note
Our Meursault Premier Cru "Charmes" 2018 with its bright pale yellow hue shows a floral nose with acacia, grilled bread and vanilla notes. On the palate, it develops fresh and mineral nut aromas. On the finish we can find sublte hints of mint.

Food Pairing
Vol-au-Vent - rump of veal - freshwater pike - morels - cheese.

Press review
Meursault 1er "Les Charmes" 2018 - Tim Atkin - January 2020 - 92/100
Meursault 1er Cru "Charmes" 2018 - Burghound.com - Allen Meadows - June 2020 - 89-91/100
Meursault 1er Cru "Charmes" 2018 - William Kelley, Wine Advocate (USA) - February 2020 - 90/100
Meursault 1er Cru "Charmes" 2018 - Bill Nanson - January 2020 - "Bravo!"
Meursault 1er Cru "Charmes" 2018 - Jancis Robinson - January 2020 - 16/20