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Meursault
AOC Meursault, exceptional white Burgundy wines!

The Meursault and Meursault Premier Cru appellation d'origine contrôlée is a communal appellation of the Côte de Beaune, in the Côte d'Or department, strictly limited to the commune of Meursault. The Meursault appellation or domaine comprises a total of 21 climats classified as Premier Cru. As is often the case in Burgundy, appellation names may or may not be followed by the name of their original climat.

Meursault is undoubtedly Burgundy's most famous white wine village. Situated in the south of the Côte de Beaune, its vineyards are spread out on gentle slopes over some 400 hectares, between 230 and 360 meters above sea level. The east-facing aspect is highly favorable for maximum sunshine. Meursault's vines rest on white marl in a particularly favorable bathonian limestone environment.

The vast majority of Meursault and Meursault Premier Cru wines are white wines made from Chardonnay grapes. Red wines are made from Pinot Noir. The white Meursault wines show the aromatic power of Chardonnay, with great balance. It is often said that it is the wines of Meursault that most magnify the expression of Chardonnay. The crus offered by Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson, Domaine d'Auvenay, Maisons Bouchard Père et Fils and Joseph Drouhin seem to confirm this hypothesis.
Although there is a Meursault red wine, the reputation of this vineyard in the field of renowned white wines is well established. Located in the Côte-de-Beaune region of the Côte-d'Or, the Meursault white wine vineyards are surrounded by some of the greatest names in Burgundy wine. Monthélie, Volnay, Auxey-Duresses and Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault shares with these vineyards an exposure to the rising sun on steep slopes where marl soil is king. The earliest traces of Meursault in Burgundy date back to Antiquity, although it was only in the 13th century, when the town of Beaune began to promote its wine, particularly to the Parisian market and the northern countries, that the name Meursault began to acquire its letters of nobility.

The white wine of Meursault: a worldwide reputation among the greatest white wines

Since 2015, the climats of the Burgundy region have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The wines of Château de Meursault, in the heart of the Beaune valley, are the standard-bearer of this ancestral know-how that makes the quality of Meursault wines. Located in the heart of the Meursault appellation, the estate produces wines in the purest Meursault tradition.
This Meursault wine producer boasts some of the appellation's most prestigious Premiers Crus. Among the 21 Premiers Crus in white Burgundy, Château de Meursault offers "Les Charmes Dessus", "Charmes", "Perrières" and the famous "Clos des Grands Charrons".

A special terroir and a unique grape variety

The white Burgundy wines that make up the AOC Meursault appellation are made from a single AOP grape variety, whose specific characteristics they reveal: Chardonnay. Its potential sugar content, while maintaining ideal acidity in the Côte-de-Beaune climate, produces powerful, well-balanced Meursault white wines.
The region's typical soils, composed mainly of limestone and marl, combined with the fact that the vines are planted on steep slopes at an altitude of between 230 and 360 meters, benefiting from perfect sunshine, enhance the quality of the grapes.

Meursault white wine and food pairings true to Burgundy

The soft acidity and richness of Meursault white wines blend naturally, without distorting them, with white meats and fish from the Burgundy region. Veal, poultry or river fish will be sublimated by a simple white sauce and a bottle of Château de Meursault wine served between 12 and 14 degrees to reveal all the subtlety of its aromas.
For lovers of even more refined gastronomy, foie gras, shellfish or blue-veined cheeses are ideal partners for a Meursault Blanc wine and food pairing. Meursault, an AOP to be discovered or rediscovered as a matter of urgency.


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Louis Jadot - Meursault Les Chevalières 2022

90/100 RVF

(2020 vintage notes)
chardonnay
fat

"This Meursault has everything to please".

Les Chevalières is characterized by fairly thin soil and a nearby limestone slab. The fine ripeness easily achieved gives this wine a combination of tension and richness on the palate. Beautiful density, aromas that reveal a fine mineral note in a generous, balanced and persistent finish.

Château de Meursault - Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons Monopole 2022

16,5+/20 Jancis Robinson

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16/20 Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

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92-93/100 Vert de Vin

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90-93/100 Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris

chardonnay
fat
truffles

"The spearhead of the estate, a true must-see!"

"Much more complexity on the nose than the Bourgogne Terroir d'Exception. Fleshy, ripe fruit, lots of acidity. It takes time for all the components to come together, but there's a lot to expect from this wine. Very good concentration and freshness". (Jancis Robinson 2024)

Jean-Marie Bouzereau - Meursault 2022

chardonnay
ample

"A beautifully crafted Meursault!

A Meursault with a golden yellow color and a nose of vanilla aromas, with buttery and brioche nuances. Fullness and depth on the palate, roundness, with notes of roasted hazelnuts and acacia honey.

Maison Louis Latour - Meursault 1er cru « Château de Blagny » 2020

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5/5 (1 review)

1*Étoile Hachette

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93/100 James Suckling

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92/100 Tim Atkin

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91/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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90/100 Robert Parker

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88-91/100 Burghound

chardonnay
expressive
langoustines
1er cru
pretty bottle

"Ideal for parties!"

"10 months in barrel for this Chardonnay, which opens with exotic fruit, white flowers and oak spices. Apricot and peach take over on a supple, sunny palate that charms with its caressing texture and a finish that offers all the expected tension. Well-aged, a classic Meursault for the vintage ". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

Château de Meursault - Meursault du Château 2022

chardonnay
deep
asparagus

This Meursault du Château is made from 5 parcels located on the lower and middle slopes of the Meursault appellation. Beneath its intense, brilliant golden color, this wine develops a deep nose revealing noble breeding, and is full-bodied on the palate, with a smooth finish. Ideal with asparagus.

Louis Jadot - Meursault 2020

93/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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89/100 Robert Parker

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89-91/100 Burghound

chardonnay
generous
textured

"Highly recommended by Bettane & Desseauve".

" Magnificent village superior in body and definition to many individual winemaker villages, thanks to the complexity of the blend. This type of "round" cuvée responds perfectly to the slightly honeyed (but not oxidized, as corroborated by the green highlights of the color) and generous definition of the flavor, with a fresh hazelnut finish. No dilution, no deviation. Highly recommended. (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve)

Château de Meursault - Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus 2020

92-94/100 Burghound

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16+/20 Jancis Robinson

chardonnay
complex
long-keeping wine
1er cru

"Fleuron du Château

Situated at the top of Les Charmes and adjoining Les Perrières, this parcel produces a magnificent wine. The jewel in the Château's crown, the wine develops a complex nose with notes of ripe fruit, with a rich, full-bodied mouthfeel and a fresh, mineral finish.

Bouchard Père & Fils - Meursault 1er Cru 2016

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5/5 (2 reviews)

16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

chardonnay
textured
fish
gourmet wine

Since Cistercian times, this legendary terroir has produced exceptional white wines of exceptional diversity. Meursault's many Climats Premier Cru offer an incomparable variety of aromas, flavors and textures, even if the exposure to the sun is generally homogeneous. This lovely white wine is full of spring and subtlety, so let's make the most of it before the holidays! - Limited quantities available.

Bouchard Père & Fils - Meursault Les Clous Domaine 2019

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4.5/5 (2 reviews)

90/100 Robert Parker

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16/20 Jancis Robinson

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90/100 Wine Spectator

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91/100 Decanter

chardonnay
textured
gourmet wine

"The 2019 Meursault Les Clous offers inviting aromas of crisp orchard fruit, honeycomb, beeswax and vanilla bean. Dense, elegantly textured and incisive, with lively acids and a tightly wound core, this is a well-balanced, well-structured wine in this inherently muscular white Burgundy vintage." (Wine Advocate 2021) This pretty white offers plenty of spring and subtlety, as well as good cellaring potential.

Sylvain Dussort - Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2018

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3.5/5 (2 reviews)

15,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

(Notes vintage 2017)
chardonnay
complex
harmonious
atypical

In its youth, this Meursault evokes ripe grapes, with vegetal and floral aromas. After a few years' ageing, the palate becomes rich and unctuous, while remaining very fresh, with notes of honey and hazelnut. A blend of several parcels over 50 years old, the diversity of terroirs brings complexity and harmony to this astonishing Meursault.

Decelle & Fils - Meursault 2018

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3.5/5 (2 reviews)

16,5/20 RVF

chardonnay
smooth
gourmet wine

"Aromatic purity and intensity, an unctuous and appetizing wine, the only one to incorporate new wood, which should melt away fairly quickly." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF)

Pascal Clément - Meursault Les Narvaux blanc 2017

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4/5 (4 reviews)

92/100 Robert Parker

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92/100 Wine Enthusiast

chardonnay
textured
deep
black truffle risotto
mashed potatoes with truffles

"The 2017 Meursault Les Narvaux shows beautifully, offering aromas of citrus oil and crisp Anjou pear mingled with notes of beeswax and fresh butter. Medium- to full-bodied, satiny yet incisive, it's elegantly textured, with terrific depth and tension at the core, underpinned by a racy thorn of acidity that runs through the penetrating finish." (Wine Advocate 2020)

Domaine Prieur-Brunet - Meursault rouge 2016

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3.5/5 (4 reviews)

North of Volnay, on more clayey soils, ideal for Pinot Noir, Meursault red has a deep color. Its aromas are of stone fruits, and its tannic structure is powerful and robust. A confidential and original cuvée!

Jean-Marie Bouzereau - Meursault rouge 2017

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3.5/5 (2 reviews)

Rarer than the whites, Meursault reds benefit from a red clay terroir that gives them a more tannic style than their Volnay neighbors. With its brilliant ruby color, Meursault red has a subtle nose, still closed but already aromatic, with fruity and animal nuances. A very elegant wine to be aged for a few months. A Burgundy rarity not to be missed!

Château de Meursault - Meursault-Charmes 1er Cru 2015

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4.3/5 (11 reviews)

17/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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90-92/100 Burghound

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88-90/100 Robert Parker

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15,5/20 Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

Located in the "Les Charmes Dessous" climat, Meursault-Charmes 1er Cru opens with a nose of yellow fruit and toast. Fine and complex, it reveals a generous, rich palate with subtle woody notes and lively, chalky hints. A festive white!