Meursault
Vireuils
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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
Terroir located on the top of the hill, near the village of Auxey Duresses. It is a brown limestone, more or less stony soil. Blending of vineyards from the parts of Dessus and Dessous (upper and lower parts).
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay
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 (Kieselgur)
16 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
13% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
A wine that develops a complex and full-bodied aromatic range with notes of toasted bread and honey. This is coupled with a beautiful delicacy due to its location on the hillside. This racy wine is pure and straight, and carries a good ageing potential.
Food pairings
Ideal with fatted chicken in cream sauce and Epoisse cheese.
temperature
11-13°C
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