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MEURSAULT 2024

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2024

Varietal

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 : 2024

The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, including excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to high disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of winegrowers. Episodes of frost and hail also caused substantial damage, especially in regions such as Chablis and the Auxerrois.

Yields were heavily impacted, with losses reaching up to 70% in certain areas. The Côte Chalonnaise proved more resilient, recording more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, reminiscent of the difficult 2021 harvest.

The late harvest required rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the harvested grapes reached excellent ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages like 2010. The whites, characterized by their elegance, are reminiscent of the 2022 vintage.

Initial tastings reveal promising wines with concentrated aromas and fine structure. This vintage, though quantitatively limited, is shaping up to be a qualitative success.