Meursault

Les Meix Chavaux

"Meix" means a land around the house, the heart of the farm. "Chavaux" means a small valley before a river.

Vineyard

The terroir is oriented North-East, in the north of the village, near Auxey-Duresses. Calcareous clay in the lower part, rocky and less deep in the higher part. The harvest is generally later in the parcel, protected by houses.

Wine-Growing method : Organic (non certified)
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay

surface
Production area
10,25 ha
altitude
Altitude
240-260 m
age
Average age of vines
27 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 20% of new oak)

13% vol.

Tasting

Tasting note

Very typical from Meursault, a little tense, with a beautiful acidity. Not very sensitive to over maturity. It's a sappy wine with a good balance.

Food pairings

Ideal with a risotto of Fregola Sarda , prawns and citrus compote, Poached Bresse poultry in supreme sauce, horns of plenty

temperature
Serving
temperature

11-13°C

date
Should be drunk between

2021-2024