MEURSAULT PREMIER CRU
LE PORUSOT 2018
MEURSAULT PREMIER CRU
LE PORUSOT 2018
Varietal
Tasting notes
Nose: frank notes of pear and white peach.
Palate: a lively attack (citrus fruits) followed by notes of vanilla, woody and fruity flavours bringing richness. The finish is long, straight and nicely fat.
Food and wine pairing
Serving suggestions
Ageing potential
Origins
The Premier Cru “Le Porusot” covers about 10 hectares and enjoys a south-eastern exposure, which is perfect for a maximum amount of sunlight. There is an abundance of white marl which is ideal for this grape variety. The name "Porusot" comes from the very nature of the soil; indeed, the word is a regional way of naming a place covered with rocks. It is the diminutive of Porroux which finds its origin in the latin word "Petrosa" (stony place).
Vinification and maturing
Vinification took place in wooden barrels for a greater complexity and an emphasis on the natural fatness of the appellation.
The wine was then aged in oak barrels on its lees for 18 months with occasional stirrings. A proportion of 30% new oak barrels were used to highlight its onctuous texture.
Vintage : 2018
Once again, the 2018 vintage in Burgundy offered the vision scenario of an early harvest. It was already the case in 2017, and 2018 was even earlier! This vintage comes in the earliest harvest palmares compare to the norm (around the 20th of September) and come just in the second place after the unforgettable 2003 vintage when harvest between the 20 and the 25th of August in the Côte d’Or department.
All along the year 2018, the weather was very diverse, even atypical according to the month and the area. After a rainy start in the year, the spring period was very summery with sunshine above the seasonal norms and quite scarce rain.
This trend continued until the harvest with a very hot and dry summer, this allowed the grapes to finish their maturation early. Harvest started on the 20th of August and lasted until the third week of September… a particularly long amplitude.
At least quality is here for this 2018 vintage, but also quantity. Grapes arrived to the winery with a perfect state of health. Concentrated, structured, generous, rich and powerful are some of the adjectives that characterize this magnificent vintage.