MEURSAULT PREMIER CRU
LE PORUSOT 2010
MEURSAULT PREMIER CRU
LE PORUSOT 2010
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Varietal
Tasting notes
Nose: refined and powerful, mineral, with hints of white flowers.
Palate: following a bold attack, the palate opens up to buttery flavours and toasted notes. A nice finish on flinty notes.
Food and wine pairing
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Origins
This village appellation from the Côte de Beaune,marks along with Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault one tip of the Golden Triangle. This area produces one of the most famous white wines in Burgundy, which represent about 2/3 of the total production. Meursault takes its name from the village of Meursault. The vineyards extend over 396 hectares of which 96% produce white wine and 27% are ranked as Premier Cru.
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).
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
Vintage : 2010
Though the vintage didn’t seem very promising at the end of the summer, 2010 has ended up being one of the finest classic vintages in the last fifteen years! Severe frost on 20 December seriously damaged the vines, and then long, drawn-out flowering resulted in further loss. Low yields allowed the grapes to reach optimum maturity. Finally, the grapes were carefully sorted at the winery (with 5 to 15% eliminated) meaning that though quantities were very low for this harvest, quality was there. The summer was not very hot, but fortunately, sun at the beginning of September ensured good ripening. The window for harvesting was rather small due to the fact that weather conditions worsened toward the end of September. We began picking on the 20th in the Côte de Beaune and on the 25th in the Côte de Nuits. The resulting wines are pure, harmonious, rich and well-suited for cellaring. Some reds from parts of the Côte de Beaune are showing even better than the 2009s. We couldn’t have hoped for better results…