Most Burgundy domaines are defined by how narrow their focus is, a handful of parcels in one or two villages, farmed with total precision. Chateau de Meursault takes the opposite approach, and does it remarkably well: a genuinely large estate whose range stretches from its Meursault home base all the way to a Corton Grand Cru.
A Historic Chateau at the Heart of Meursault
Based in the village itself, the estate farms Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes Dessus alongside broader Meursault and Bourgogne-level bottlings, including the well-known Clos du Chateau Bourgogne Chardonnay, a reliable, accessible entry point into the house style.
A Range That Reaches Well Beyond Meursault
What sets the estate apart is its reach into neighbouring appellations: Pommard, including the Clos de la Platiere, Savigny-les-Beaune, and a genuine Corton Grand Cru bottling from Les Marechaudes. Few single estates in Burgundy can offer a Grand Cru alongside village-level Bourgogne from the same cellar.
House Style: Consistency at Scale
Running an estate this large without losing quality control is a real achievement in Burgundy, where scale often comes at the expense of precision. Chateau de Meursault has built its reputation on doing exactly that, delivering dependable quality across a wide range rather than concentrating all its effort on a single flagship wine.
Why This Estate Fits Our Burgundy Focus
Chateau de Meursault is a useful reminder that Burgundy isn't only about tiny, hyper-focused domaines. A well-run larger estate can offer real breadth, from everyday Bourgogne through to Grand Cru, all from one address, which makes it a practical way to explore several appellations without switching producers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chateau de Meursault make Grand Cru wine?
Yes, the estate produces a Corton Grand Cru from Les Marechaudes, alongside its core Meursault range and holdings in Pommard and Savigny-les-Beaune.
What is Clos du Chateau?
A Bourgogne-level Chardonnay from Chateau de Meursault, a reliable, accessible entry point into the estate's wider range.
Is Chateau de Meursault a large estate?
Yes, it is one of Burgundy's larger single estates, with vineyard holdings spanning several villages and appellation tiers from Bourgogne to Grand Cru.
Explore the range in our Chateau de Meursault collection, or browse our Meursault collection at The Vintage Wine Club.
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