Joseph Drouhin
Meursault 2023
| Denomination | AOC Meursault |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 12 mesi in barrique (25% in legno nuovo) |
- Grape variety and origin: Chardonnay from Meursault AOC in the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
- Natural vinification: slow pressing without the addition of yeasts or enzymes
- Aged in wood: 12 months in oak barrels, 25% new wood
- Tasting notes: rounded and silky structure, notes of citrus, pear and chalky minerality
- Recommended pairings: mushroom risottos, veal in sauce, shellfish and blue cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Joseph Drouhin Meursault is a still white wine in which Chardonnay faithfully expresses the character of Burgundy. This wine stands out for its rounded and silky structure, 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 hazelnut butter and gingerbread, enriched by delicate vanilla touches. The dry, persistent finish makes it ideal to pair with creamy risottos, shellfish and blue cheeses.
Where it comes from
The 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 extremely varied soils. The soils are dark near the village, lighter halfway up the slope and almost white and rocky at the highest points. This precise geological composition gives the wine its typical taste tension, enhancing a territory with ancient origins that ensures the white wines have great depth and ageing potential.
How it is produced
The vinification of Joseph Drouhin Meursault involves a very slow pressing 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 oak barrels, some of which are first fill. This technical approach encourages the development of a velvety texture, harmoniously integrating freshness with elegant toasted nuances.
History and Curiosities
Meursault is one of the oldest villages in Burgundy, 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 Muris Saltus. This profound millenary heritage is inextricably linked with a famous terroir located in the Côte de Beaune, south of Beaune. It is precisely in this iconic corner of the Côte d’Or that Joseph Drouhin Meursault is born, an elegant wine capable of fully expressing the authentic character of its land.
Awards
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2023
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
89/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1880
- Hectares: 73
His son Maurice succeeded him and began to establish a vineyard domaine for the House, purchasing land in some outstanding appellations such as Clos des Mouches and Clos de Vougeot.
Robert Drouhin, who succeeded Maurice in 1957, gave the domaine its present dimension, acquiring many vineyards, especially in Chablis where he was able to recognize the true potential. He was one of the first in Burgundy to introduce "culture raisonnée" (doing away with pesticides and other chemicals) and to build a laboratory of enology run by Laurence Jobard, the very first woman enologist in Burgundy.
Philippe, Véronique, Laurent and Frédéric are Robert and Françoise Drouhin's four children. They uphold the values of the House and its constant quest for quality, for the pleasure of all those who have a deep appreciation for the natural elegance of Burgundy. Read more
| Name | Joseph Drouhin Meursault 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Meursault AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Joseph Drouhin |
| Story | History and Curiosities Meursault is one of the oldest villages in Burgundy, 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 Muris Saltus. This profound millenary heritage is inextricably linked with a famous terroir located in the Côte de Beaune, south of Beaune. It is precisely in this iconic corner of the Côte d’Or that Joseph Drouhin Meursault is born, an elegant wine capable of fully expressing the authentic character of its land. |
| Origin | Meursault, a few kilometres south of Beaune (Burgundy, France) |
| Soil composition | Variegated: dark soil around the village, lighter halfway up the slope, almost white and very rocky in the upper part of the appellation |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 10,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 49 hl/ha |
| Production technique | Very slow pressing; no yeast or enzymes; aged for 12 months in oak barrels/barriques (25% new wood) |
| Wine making | Very slow pressing to respect the fruit; the juices from the very last pressings are not retained; no yeasts or enzymes are used; after decanting (débourbage), the wine is placed directly into barrels to reduce sediment. |
| Aging | 12 mesi in barrique (25% in legno nuovo) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |