Meursault

Clos de la Velle

La Velle means village or town. "Sous la Velle" is the land immediately below the village.

Vineyard

Clos de la Velle is in the upper part of Sous la Velle, adjacent to Château de la Velle, a magnificent 13th century property. Deep, rich top soils over a rocky base enable good year-round drainage.

Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay

surface
Production area
1,05 ha
altitude
Altitude
235-240 m. Situation de bas de côteau.
age
Average age of vines
40 years

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % crushed grapes

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

13% vol.

Tasting

Tasting note

Power and generosity typical to Meursault plus fine acidity. A cru for the cellar.

Food pairings

With a lamb blanquette with sorrel, truffles and foie gras tagliatelles

temperature
Serving
temperature

11-13°C

date
Should be drunk between

2019-2022