{"product_id":"joseph-drouhin-meursault-2023","title":"Joseph Drouhin Meursault 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoseph Drouhin Meursault is a still white wine in which \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e faithfully expresses the character of Burgundy. This wine stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003erounded and silky structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by lively acidity and a deep, chalky minerality. The aromatic profile weaves together linden blossom, honey and citrus, evolving in the glass towards notes of pear and yellow plum. Oxygenation reveals elegant hints of \u003cstrong\u003ehazelnut butter and gingerbread\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by delicate vanilla touches. The dry, persistent finish makes it ideal to pair with creamy risottos, shellfish and blue cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the renowned vineyards of Meursault, located south of Beaune, in the historic Côte de Beaune area of Burgundy. The famous terroir of this region shapes the wine’s mineral imprint thanks to \u003cstrong\u003eextremely varied soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soils are dark near the village, lighter halfway up the slope and \u003cstrong\u003ealmost white and rocky\u003c\/strong\u003e at the highest points. This precise geological composition gives the wine its typical \u003cstrong\u003etaste tension\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing a territory with ancient origins that ensures the white wines have great depth and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification of Joseph Drouhin Meursault involves a \u003cstrong\u003every slow pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e to delicately extract the must, discarding the juices from the final stages. The process continues naturally without the use of added yeasts or enzymes, preserving the integrity of the fruit. After settling, the wine rests in the cellar for twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, some of which are first fill. This technical approach encourages the development of a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, harmoniously integrating freshness with elegant toasted nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault is one of the oldest villages in \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with historical roots dating back to a Neolithic settlement on Mont Milan. After Gallic and Roman rule, the settlement was moved to its current location and renamed \u003cem\u003eMuris Saltus\u003c\/em\u003e. This profound millenary heritage is inextricably linked with a \u003cstrong\u003efamous terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e located in the Côte de Beaune, south of Beaune. It is precisely in this iconic corner of the Côte d’Or that \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Drouhin Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e is born, an elegant wine capable of fully expressing the authentic character of its land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joseph Drouhin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46073279479979,"sku":"59871","price":111.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/joseph-drouhin-meursault-2023_59871_1_2a2af2e8-c613-4ebc-89d3-ad414d38a386.webp?v=1775830143","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/joseph-drouhin-meursault-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}