Meursault

1er Cru Charmes

In Burgundy, this word refers to old common fields cultivated and let lie fallow or planted with hornbeams.

The 2020 vintage is a unique vintage. It is marked by historic precocity from budburst, with an advance of 3 weeks, until the harvest which took place entirely in the month of August. High temperatures associated with a lack of precipitation cause a significant water deficit as well as evapotranspiration phenomena in July and August. The absence of rain, on the other hand, allows the health of the grapes to be very satisfactory. The particular conditions of this vintage generate wonderful balances.

Vineyard

The largest of all the 1er Crus classified terroirs of Meursault but also the archetype of the style of Meursault (rich, fat and powerful). Each step of the terroir gives elegance (Dessus), power (Milieu) and richness (Dessous). The soil is rich in clay and more sedimentary.

Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual

Sol : clayey-silt

surface
Production area
31,12 ha
altitude
Altitude
230-250 m
age
Average age of vines
36 years

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % whole berries
Finning: Yes
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)

16 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)

13% vol.

Tasting

Tasting note

A powerful wine, nose of grilled hazelnut, fresh butter, a rich and intense palate.

Food pairings

Ideal with scallops, pike, and cheese, not too strong.

temperature
Serving
temperature

12-14°C

date
Should be drunk between