Meursault

The Meursault and Meursault Premier Cru appellation of controlled origin is a communal appellation in the Côte de Beaune, in the Côte d'Or department, strictly limited to the commune of Meursault. The Meursault appellation or domain has a total of 21 Premier Cru classified climats. As is often the case in Burgundy, the names of appellations may or may not be followed by the name of their climate of origin.

Meursault is undoubtedly Burgundy's most renowned village for white wines. Located south of the Côte de Beaune, its vineyards stretch across gentle slopes covering around 400 hectares, at an altitude of between 230 and 360 meters. The east-facing aspect is highly favorable thanks to maximum sunshine. The Meursault vineyards are planted 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 the Chardonnay grape variety. Red wines are made from Pinot Noir. Meursault whites display the aromatic power characteristic of Chardonnay, with great balance. It is often said that Meursault wines best express the character of Chardonnay. The wines produced by Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson, Domaine d'Auvenay, Maisons Bouchard Père et Fils, and Joseph Drouhin seem to confirm this hypothesis.

Although Meursault produces red wine, this vineyard's reputation for renowned white wines is well established. Located in Côte-d'Or, in the Côte-de-Beaune vineyard, the Meursault white wine vines are nestled among 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 reigns supreme. The oldest traces of this settlement in Burgundy date back to Antiquity, although it was in the 13th century, with the town of Beaune's determination to promote its wine, particularly to the Parisian market and northern countries, that the name Meursault began to acquire its letters of nobility.

Since 2015, the climates of the Burgundy region have been classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The wines of Château de Meursault, in the heart of the Beaune valley, are the standard-bearers of the ancestral expertise that makes Meursault wines so special. This wine estate is located in the heart of the Meursault appellation and produces wines in the purest Murisaltian tradition.

This Meursault wine producer owns some of the most prestigious premier cru vineyards in the appellation. Among the 21 premier cru vineyards in white Burgundy, Château de Meursault offers "Les Charmes Dessus," "Charmes," "Perrières," and the famous "Clos des Grands Charrons."

The white wines of Burgundy that make up the Meursault AOC appellation are made from a single AOP grape variety, revealing all its specific characteristics: Chardonnay. Its potential sugar content, combined with ideal acidity in the Côte-de-Beaune climate, produces powerful and balanced Meursault white wines.

The region's typical soils, composed mainly of limestone and marl, combined with vineyards planted on steep slopes at an altitude of between 230 and 360 meters, thus benefiting from perfect sunshine, contribute to the quality of the grapes.

The gentle acidity and richness of Meursault white wines pair naturally with white meats and fish from the Burgundy region, without overpowering them. Veal, poultry, or river fish are enhanced by a simple white sauce and a bottle of Château de Meursault wine served between 54 and 57 degrees Fahrenheit to reveal the full subtlety of its aromas.

For lovers of even more refined cuisine, foie gras, shellfish, and blue cheeses are ideal partners for pairing with Meursault Blanc wines. Meursault, an AOP to discover or rediscover without delay.