Chateau de Meursault - Meursault 1er Cru 'Les Charmes Dessus' white 2021

Wine Region: Burgundy - France

Grape: 100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes:The Château's jewel

For many amateurs, Les Charmes is the most typical Climat of Meursault. The Charmes-Dessus are the most qualitative vines of this Climat.

Elegant and brilliant nose, ripe fruits, hazenut, brioche. Wonderful length, toasted, mineral .

Expert Ratings:
93-96/100 – Jasper Morris
95/100 – The World of Fine Wine
95/100 (Gold Medal)- Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Gold Medal -London Wine Competition
92-94/100 – Allen Meadows
Commended Winner – International Wine Challenge
15/20 – Bourgogne Aujourd’hui

About the winery: The Château de Meursault estate comprises 60 hectares of vines. It is one of the Côte de Beaune’s most richly endowed estates, indeed no less than 23 hectares of its holdings lie in Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations. The estate’s origins go back to the 11th century. From 1666 it was owned by Pierre de Blancheton, a lawyer in the Burgundy Parliament, and it remained in his family until the Revolution. At the beginning of the 19th century the estate was enlarged, mainly thanks to the Serre family who made important modifications to the Château’s architecture and considerably developed the vineyards. After passing down through successive generations, it came into the hands of the Count of Moucheron, who left it to his eldest son, Étienne. At that time the estate was about a quarter of its size today. In 1973 André Boisseaux, founder of the Kriter Group, bought the Château and devoted a lot of energy and taste to its restoration. Finally in 2012 the estate was acquired by Olivier Halley, a wine lover who has always had a passionate conviction towards the greatness of Burgundy’s vineyards.

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