Château de Meursault – Savigny les Beaune 1er Peuillets Chardonnay

Dating back to the 11th Century, The Château de Meursault estate comprises 60 hectares of vines, all situated in the Côte de Beaune. The estate changed hands In 2012, bringing a brand new vision and approach under the supervision of Managing Director Stéphane Follin-Arbelet. The domaine is now certified organic. The winemaking is respectful to terroir, new oak ranges from 25-40% and the wines are aged for 15-18 months in the magnificent and impressive Cistercian vaulted cellars, which date back to the 12th, 14th and 16th centuries, beneath the Château. All the wines are estate grown as the Château de Meursault does not source any juice/wines from the negoce trade. The Château de Meursault also hosts the Paulée de Meursault on the Monday after the Hospices de Beaune sale every year, with the cuvérie being cleared of vats and vintage paraphernalia in order to lay tables for lunch for 600 people.

Organic. Situated under the 1er Cru Marconnets, Les Peuillets is a large plot mostly classified as 1er Cru. It sits in the alluvial fan at the base of Mont Battois. Both pinot noir and chardonnay can be produced from this vineyard, though the whites are relatively difficult to find overseas. 100% Chardonnay. Traditional Burgundy vinification. Aged on lees 12 months in French oak barrels (30% new).

Attractive pineapple and nectarine scented bouquet. The palate is well balanced with orange rind and nectarine notes, slightly honeyed in texture but there is countervailing acidity that keeps this balanced, a dab of ginger on the aftertaste. Give this a couple of years in bottle.

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