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MEURSAULT 2022

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2022

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.

Food and wine pairing

A great partner to all poultry, including turkey and duck, but also ham, a beef carpaccio and beef in general. Try it also with terrines, pâtés and cheeses such as French Brie, or with a dessert such as a red berry salad.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at 14-16 °C. (57-61°F.).

Ageing potential

5 to 8 years, in good storage conditions.

Origins

A village appellation in the Côte de Beaune, harvested in the delimited parts of the village of Meursault. The appellation covers around 447 hectares and produces 95% white wines, which are among the best in Burgundy.

Along with Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, the village forms what is known as "The Golden Triangle", reputed to produce the finest white wines in existence. Here, Chardonnay finds a perfect terroir, gently sloping and ideally exposed to the east or south, composed of limestone and marl.

Around 30% of the appellation's surface area is classified as 1er Cru, made up of 19 different climats.

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 12 months. 100% malo-lactic fermentation done.

Vintage : 2022

The Weather : Uncertain conditions, but mild in the end throughout the season!

The harvest, running from 25 August to 16 September. The grapes were beautifully healthy, with varying degrees of ripeness depending on the exposure.

Balanced, honest white wines. Maturing ought to bring just the right degree of roundness to red wines with varying qualities, depending on the maturity of each plot. We have both sophisticated, fruity red wines with a good Burgundy tension as well as rich, warmer ones.

A pleasant vintage in terms of quality with excellent yields for both whites and reds. The vinification choices have been crucial as to whether to favour acidity or the alcoholic degree.