Dear all,
We are pleased to inform you that the Château will reopen on Tuesday, May 12th. In order to strictly respect the health prescriptions and to welcome you safely, the cellar and tours/tastings will be reorganised. For any tour and tasting booking, please contact us by email at tourisme@chateau-meursault.com or by phone at 03 80 26 22 75. You can also order your wines by email or by phone from now on and come and get them safely at the Château.
Good news as the Christmas season approaches!
Our Puligny Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet 2017 has just been ranked among the best vintages of 2019 by DECANTER magazine.
A great reward for the work of our entire team.
The Château de Meursault Estate is entitled to an article in the "Vigneron special Beaune edition" magazine.
In this article, Mr Stéphane FOLLIN-ARBELET, Director of the Château, highlights the new fragmented expressions and cultural work on Beaune.
Our Beaune-Grèves Premier Cru Les Trois Journaux 2015 is in honour of this special Beaune edition !
The link to view the article: http://www.chateau-meursault.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MEURSAULT-article-septembre.pdf
For the 159th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction on Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of Novembre, come and share with the Château de Meursault’s teams some unforgettable moments of pleasure and tasting.
We have selected 2 exceptional tastings for you for this edition:
- Dégustation Vente des Vins : Tasting of 8 prestigious wines from Côte de Beaune, including 1 Grand Cru and 6 Premiers Crus
=> Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Peuillets 2017
=> Beaune 1er Cru Grèves 2017
=> Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes 2015
=> Corton Grand Cru 2014
=> Bourgogne Clos du Château 2018
=> Beaune Blanches Fleurs 1er Cru 2017 (to be confirmed)
=> Les Charmes-Dessus Meursault 1er Cru 2017
=> Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru 2014
- Dégustation Vins d'exception : Tasting of the 8 wines from the « Dégustation Vente des Vins » + 2 Premiers Crus (one white and one red) of more than 12 years :
=> Meursault 1er Cru 2007 (or older vintage)
=> Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru 2005 (or older vintage)
For both tastings, the Château de Meursault’s glass is offered as a souvenir of this great experience!
WARNING: TO HAVE A DISCOUNT, PLEASE BOOK YOUR TASTING BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST 2019
The festival was held on Friday, June 28th in the emblematic village of Meursault with many participants and different appellations for a tasting in the Château de Meursault's cellars.
The tasting was followed by a concert at the church in Meursault with many artists who perfomed these two classic music pieces :
Mozart: Divertimento for horns and strings K334
Dvořák : Serenade in D minor for winds, cello and double bass, Op. 44
This day ended in a good mood, the participants were delighted and are looking forward to attending the next edition of this festival, which has become a must for all wine and music lovers!
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui magazine n° 147 of June-July 2019, has just been published, you will find in this magazine many notes and tasting comments about different wines of Château de Meursault exclusively regarding the 2018 vintage:
Puligny-Montrachet Champ Canet 1er Cru : 17,5/20
Beaune Rouge : 17,5/20
Beaune-Grèves Les Trois Journaux 1er Cru : 17/20
Beaune Toussaints 1er Cru : 17/20
Savigny-Lès-Beaune Les Peuillets 1er Cru : 16,5/20
Meursault blanc du Château : 16,5/20
Pommard Les Petits Noizons : 16,5/20
Pommard la Platière : 16/20
Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru : 16/20
Beaune-Fèves 1er Cru : 16/20
Meursault premier Cru Blanc Les Charmes : 15,5/20
Ladoix Les Chaillots : 15,5/20
Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes : 15,5/20
Corton Grand Cru Les Maréchaudes : 15,5/20
Meursault Blanc Le limozin : 15/20
Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epenots : 14,5/20
If you want to discover the wine tasting comments you can click on this link : Bourgogne Aujourd'hui n°147 Meursault
Take part in this first edition of the Wine Festival in Burgundy! Many gustatory and cultural meetings around wine will be held.
Want to learn more about Burgundy's culture, heritage and wines? Do not hesitate any longer and come and discover Château de Meursault, its Cistercian style cellars dating from the 12th, 14th and 16th centuries and its many prestigious appellations!
Guide : Fetes-viticoles
COME AND DISCOVER THE EVENT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH AT CHÂTEAU DE MEURSAULT
Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot has an exceptional vocation; creating a fusion between musicians of international fame and the winegrowers of Burgundy. It offers an amplified experience to its public, pleasure that appeals to both the ears and the palate.
This festival creates intimate bonds between musical excellence and the great wines of Burgundy, thus each concert is preceded by a wine tasting made possible by the many partners.
All concerts and tastings are hosted in places that are symbolically and historically linked to the wine of Burgundy.
For this 12th edition of the Musique & Vins au Clos Vougeot Festival, Château de Meursault is proud to invite you to an exceptional evening on Friday, June 28th for a tasting at the Château followed by a concert at Meursault's church.
The evening will start From 5pm, with a tasting in the cellars of the Château, followed at 6.30pm by the concert in Meursault Church (70€)
Booking online by using the link below:
http://www.musiqueetvin-closvougeot.com/billetterie-musique-et-vin/
Four of our appellations received very good marks at the Gilbert and Gaillard 2019 International Challenge competition for the 2017 vintage:
Les Charmes Dessus Meursault 1er Cru : Gold Medal, 96/100
Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru : Gold Medal, 95/100
Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru : Gold Medal, 95/100
Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru : Gold Medal, 94/100
Link to the tasting comment :
Every year the Decanter World Wine Awards reward the best wines in different appellations around the World. For this 2019 edition the Château de Meursault is very proud of his wines' sucess. Within the 15 000 samples from the whole world, 3 365 were from France, 385 from Burgundy and among all of these 15 000 wines, 2 were awarded by the "Best in Show" Medal at the decanter World Wine Awards rewarding the 50 best wines of the competition.
The Best in Show is the ultimate award of the Decanter World Wine Awards. In a separate tasting process, the 3 co-chairs will select the "Best in Show" from among the Platinum winners (Minimum 97 points out of 100). During the evaluation for the ultimate award, the 3 co-presidents will know the origins, grape varieties, vintages and price ranges.
The two legendary appellations rewarded by the "Best in Show" Medal of the Château de Meursault are:
Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru millésime 2017: 97/100
Les Charmes Dessus Meursault 1er Cru millésime 2017: 97/100
There is also a Platinum Medal for an other of our appellations:
Meursault-perrières 1er Cru: 97/100
Platinum Medal :
The wines awarded by a gold medal are again categorized by grape variety or style and subjected to a new tasting by a panel of regional presidents and co-presidents. Wines are evaluated according to their origin and the members of the jury know the countries, regions, sub-regions, grape varieties, vintages and price ranges.
A very successful for the wines of the Château with two gold and three silver medals at the International Wine Challenge 2019 edition:
Corton Grand Cru 2017 : Gold Medal 96/100
Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru 2017 : Gold Medal 95/100
Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru 2017 : Silver Medal 94/100
Les Charmes-Dessus Meursault 1er Cru 2017 : Silver Medal 91/100
Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru 2017 : Silver Medal 91/100
Beaune-Grêves 1er Cru Les Trois Journaux 2017 : Silver Medal 90/100
The "Concours des Grands vins de France" took place on Monday 27 April 2019 in Mâcon.
We are very proud of our Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru 2016 vintage which won the gold medal of the appellation.
Ready for an exceptionnal tasting of the 2018 vintage wines?
Saturday, May 18th 2019 at Château de Meursault
SCHEDULE
10h30: Tasting of 11 barrel samples of the 2018 vintage
12h30: Buffet in the winery or in the parc of the Château
Registration deadline: May, 8th 2019
REGISTER AND ORDER QUICKER!
Login to www.chateau-meursault.com to access your customer account. Write down your e-mail address and the code INVITPRIMEURS18 to book your tasting at Château de Meursault.
Tasting and lunch price : 59€ per person
Below the wine's list which have been graduated by the team of The World of Fine Wine magazine Number 63 2019 :
Meursault du Château : 90/100
Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons : 91/100
Bourgogne Terroir d'Exception : 92/100
Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru : 92/100
Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru : 92/100
Les Charmes Dessus Meursault 1er Cru : 93/100
Corton Grand Cru : 93+/100
The National Trade Preferential Label is issued by the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) to traders. It promotes the quality of reception and service of local shops engaged in a quality approach.
The instrument created by Steinway & Sons, called "Lang Lang Black Diamond", was unveiled at a private concert by Chinese virtuoso Mr Lang Lang on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the Paris Philharmonie.
It's with great pride taht our Charmes Dessus Meursault 1er Cru vintage 2015 accompanied the dinner following Mr Lang Lang's concert.
Terre de vins magazine has published an article describing the wine tourism services proposed by Château de Meursault, with also a brief description of the historical setting of the castle. If you would like to share an experience around Burgundy's heritage and culture, don't hesitate to visit us!
Link to the article :
The following are the different ratings which have been assigned to the appellations Savigny-Lès-Beaune Blanc and Rouge and Savigny-Lès-Beaune Les Peuillets 1er Cru by the Bourgogne Aujourd’hui n°145 of March 2019 magazine:
Savigny-Lès-Beaune rouge 2017 – 17/20
Savigny-Lès-Beaune rouge 2016 – 18/20
Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er cru Les Peuillets 2017 – 17/20
Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er cru Les Peuillets 2016 – 17,5/20
Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er cru Les Peuillets 2015 – 18/20
Savigny-Lès-Beaune blanc 2015 – 17,5/20
Savigny-Lès-Beaune blanc 2016 – 16,5/20
Savigny-Lès-Beaune blanc 2017 – 17/20
A Gold Medal for the 2016 and 2017 vintages and a Silver Medal for the 2017 vintage were awarded at the 2019 International Agricultural Show in Paris, rewarding the wines of Château de Meursault:
Beaune 1er Cru Grèves 2016 – Gold Medal
Meursault 1er cru Perrières 2017 – Gold Medal
Meursault 1er cru Charmes 2017 – Silver Medal
After our annual closure, we are now back and ready to welcome you at the Château de Meursault with new wines, news experiences and more surprises!
We are waiting for you from Friday, February 1st, do not forget to book your tastings online or by phone : +33 3 80 26 22 75
See you soon!
The Château de Meursault' team
During the Steinway Artist Christmas Party on Thursday, December 18th 2018, Château de Meursault had the privilege to present Les Charmes-Dessus 2015 - Meursault Premier Cru.
A concert by Gautier Capuçon, accompanied by 6 young cellists was played for the Steinway and Sons artists.
A successful second edition !
Great scores for a selection of our white wines from Château de Meursault - by Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru - 2016 : 18/20 - 2017 : 16.5/20
Meursault Les Charmes Dessus 1er Cru - 2016 : 17/20 - 2017 : 17/20
Meursault Charmes 1er Cru - 2016 : 17/20 - 2017 : 16/20
Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons - 2016 : 17.5/20 - 2017 : 15.5/20
Meursault Le Limozin - 2016 : 16/20 - 2017 : 17/20
Meursault du Château - 2017 : 16.5/20
Château de Meursault – tasting 2015s and 2016s whites
By Steen Öhman September 20, 2018
Château de Meursault was not doing well for years and the reputation was to say the least somewhat lacklustre.
In 2012 changes began when Olivier Halley took over the estate, vineyards and buildings. Olivier Halley not only took over the Château de Meursault he also took over the Chateau de Marsanney including the vineyards in the northern part of Burgundy.
Olivier Halley has a background in the supermarket sector – as one of the owners of Carrefour – previously Promodès – before he entered the wine business in Burgundy.
The acquisition was substantial, and it was clearly a big and large challenge to raise the quality of these wines, and also to restore the historical buildings associated with the estates.
Olivier Halley quickly had a new team ready at the estates – with some of the existing people still there, whereas others are new in this setting. In this article I will mainly cover Château de Meursault.
New managment and new ideas at Château de Meursault
It is pretty clear that Olivier Halley have great ambitions with these mighty estates, and also that these ambitions can not be realised within a few years.
That being said the few wines I have tasted from the resent vintage does indicate that big steps have already been taken to ensure higher quality, and that the guide line for a future style of the wines are being laid.
Manager of the wine estate is Stéphane Follin-Arbelet, who already has optimized the work at the estate, and the wines at Chateau de Meursault are still made by Emmanuel Escutenaire who is doing an excellent job in the celler.
A lot of adjustments have been done to optimize quality to where we are now – amongst others they have moved to using small cases for harvesting, using thermo-regulated tanks for top cuvées, thermo-regulated stainless-steel for the others. Before the harvest took more than 2 weeks, now they are just using 7 days.
So in reality another world – and certainly another game when the wines are being produced. I was therefore exited to taste the wines, and to evaluate the results so far.
Lets start with the whites first
The white sample – 2015 and 2016
I had the opportunity to taste a selection of 2015 and 2016s from bottle, to present the estate, the wines and the resent vintages.
The style of the house is quite clear and forward and given by the oak used (mainly Francois Frères). This does set a prominent and recognisable style for the estate, and without being too dominant or prominent.
Château de Meursault, Bourgogne Clos du Chateau 2016
The frost in 2016 was hard – only half the crop at Château de Meursault. The Clos de Chateau – 8 ha in total only gave 25 hl/ha – a intense and rather darkish yellow wine given the rather low yields. In the nose quite perfumed and exotic berries – yellow orchard fruits with a good mineral base. A intense and powerful wine given it’s level.
(Drink from 2022) – Good+ (86 – 87p) – Tasted 07/06/2018
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Château de Meursault, Meursault Clos de la Grands Charrons 2016
The Meursault Clos de la Grands Charrons from a 1 ha Clos inside this fine village vineyard. Quite cool for the vintage, lovely fresh orchard fruits with a lovely citrus driven mineral nose. On the palate lovely depth and power, with a cool restraint character. A tremendous wine for the vintage.
(Drink from 2026) – Very Good (90 – 91p) – Tasted 07/06/2018
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Château de Meursault, Meursault Perrieres 2015
The Meursault Perriere is showing fine composure for the vintage. Bouquet quite restrained for the vintage, with some exotic fruits – good energy for the vintage. On the palate we find a lovely balance – and a good energy.
(Drink from 2022) – Very Good+ (90 – 92p) – Tasted 07/06/2018
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Château de Meursault, Meursault Les Charmes Dessus 2015
The Les Charmes Dessus is quite a step up from the Meursault Perrieres – is from two of the top-end plots in Meursault Charmes covering 1 ha. This is a quite unique wine for the vintage, offering both good depth and very fine balance for the vintage. Impressive energy and quite intense – well done!
(Drink from 2026) – Fine+ (92 – 94p) – Tasted 07/06/2018
Meursault Les Charmes-Dessus 1er Cru 2015, 1 star
Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons 2015, 1 star
Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru 2015, 1 star
Corton-Vergennes Grand Cru 2015, 1 star
This convivial event allows the faithful friends of the Château de Meursault and Marsannay to taste the finest climats of our domains and enjoy old vintages that have been preserved in our cellars.
On Saturday, October 20th 2018, the friends of the Château are welcomed in the Orangerie from 18:30 and then go down to the cellar in order to taste a wine on the barrels. The large gastronomic dinner is orchestrated by the Master Chef Frédéric Doucet, l'Hôtel de La Poste, one Michelin star, in Charolles (Saône et Loire). During this dinner, the wines of the Château de Meursault and Marsannay are served for a perfect wine pairing !
Book your day on www.chateau-meursault-marsannay.com with the code PAULEE18.
YOUR EVENT ON FRIDAY? JUNE 29TH AT CHÂTEAU DE MEURSAULT
Directed by Aubert de Villaine, the "Musique & Vin" Festival at Clos Vougeot offers for its 11th edition, from June 23rd to July 1st, a meeting between international artists and winemakers.
Château de Meursault is happy to present an exceptionnal event on Friday, June 29th with a tasting and a concert.
- From 17 pm : tasting in the cellars of the Château (30€/pers)
- From 18.30 pm : concert in the Church of Meursault (30€/pers).
Do not hesitate anymore and buy your tickets online on : http://www.musiqueetvin-closvougeot.com/billetterie-musique-et-vin/
- Savigny-Lès-Beaune 2015, Château de Meursault: 90/100
"A tangy, aromatic style, offering ripe berry, floral, sandalwood and spice flavors, this is elegant, with a slightly chewy texture and a firm, dry finish. Best from 2020 through 2030."
Results of the Decanter World Wines Awards 2018, rewarding the 2016 vintage.
"Now in its 15th year, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. Judged by the top wine experts from around the globe, the DWWA is trusted internationally for its rigorous judging process."*
3 GOLD MEDALS
- Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru 2016: 96/100
- Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru 2016: 95/100
- Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru 2016: 95/100
*Source: http://www.decanter.com/en/dwwa/
Results of the 34th edition of the International Wine Challenge (IWC), owned by William Reed Business Media, rewarding the 2016 vintage.
"The IWC is accepted as the world's finest and most meticulously judged wine competition which assesses every wine blind and judges each for its faithfulness to style, region and vintage. Throughout the rigorous judging processes, each medal-winning wine is tasted on three separate occasions by at least 10 different judges and awards include medals (Trophy, Gold, Silver, Bronze) and Commended and Great Value awards."*
4 GOLD MEDALS
- Corton Grand Cru 2016 : 96/100
- Meursault Charmes-Dessus 1er Cru 2016 : 95/100
- Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru 2016 : 95/100
- Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru 2016 : 95/100
1 SILVER MEDAL
- Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru 2016 : 93/100
*Source : https://www.internationalwinechallenge.com/fr/about-the-challenge.html
Ready for an exceptionnal tasting of the 2017 vintage wines?
Saturday, June 2nd 2018 at Château de Meursault
SCHEDULE
10h30: Tasting of 12 barrel samples of the 2017 vintage
12h30: Buffet in the winery or in the parc of the Château
Registration deadline: May, 23rd 2018
REGISTER AND ORDER QUICKER!
Login to www.chateau-meursault.com to access your customer account. Write down your e-mail address and the code PRIMEURS17 to order your wines online and use the code INVITPRIMEURS17 to book your tasting at Château de Meursault.
Tasting and lunch price : 59€ per person
Château de Meursault Winner of 2018 Experts' Choice Award
Chateau de Meursault is among the recipients of the 2018 Experts' Choice Award from TripExpert.
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Château de Meursault and Château de Marsannay : one of the best “under-the-radar” Burgundy Domaines by Jancis Robinson MW.
Château de Meursault dates back to the 11th century and after a number of different owners, the estate was taken over by the Halley family in 2012. Today, it is one of the most beautiful properties in Burgundy, producing hand-crafted wines made from 100 percent estate-grown fruit, that reflect the distinctive vineyards and appellations from which they are made. Château de Meursault comprises 60 hectares of vines, all situated in the Côte de Beaune, around Aloxe-Corton, Savigny- Lès -Beaune, Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. Each climat and terroir imparts very different qualities into the wine.
- Marsannay Clos du Roy 2013, Château de Marsannay : 90-92/100
- Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru 2013, Château de Meursault : 90-92/100
- Meursault-Charmes 1er Cru 2014, Château de Meursault : 90-92/100
- Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru, Château de Meursault : 90-93/100
- Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru 2012, Château de Meursault : 92/100
- Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2013, Château de Marsannay : 92-94/100
The famous Bristish Master of Wine Jasper Morris, who lives in Burgundy, has just published his first report on the 2016 vintage. Château de Meursault comes as one of the Top Producers for most appellations.
Château de Meursault
The Château de Meursault has been revived under the ownership of Olivier Halley, with Stéphane Follin-Arbelet running the business, along with the Château de Marsannay, and Emmanuel Escutenaire in charge of making the wines. If the property has more the look and feel of a Bordeaux Château (they were expecting a big group from a cruise ship when I tasted), the more important factor is the work being done to put these properties back among the forefront of Burgundy producers.
Changes needed to be made in the vineyard – looking after 60 hectares of predominantly old vines and moving viticulture towards organic practices – and in the cellar where there has been wholesale refurbishment and significant fine tuning of the winemaking. The whites have achieved a high standard over the last few vintages. The reds too, though these are quite muscular wines, not aimed at those looking for a more ethereal style.
2016 delivered only half crop at Meursault, a quarter in Marsannay. Picking began on 21st September with whites and reds coming in at much the same time, as each vineyard ripened. Both colours were still in barrel, unracked, when I tasted in early October 2017, having been put on fine lees from the start. Less new wood was used than normal, and less whole bunch fermentation for the reds. Emmanuel Escutenaire noted that the colours came out very easily in 2016.
White Wines
Bourgogne Blanc, Clos du Château 88*
The Clos covers 8 ha, mostly in Bourgogne Blanc but also AC Meursault (Sous la Velle) Pale lemon colour, with a ripe fruit nose. Quite perfumed, with fresh apricot, pineapple and the sweetness of lemon balm. Excellent personality and this continues on the palate. Lovely fruit acid balance.
Savigny-lès-Beaune Blanc 89
From Les Peuillets, very ripe so picked early, and then cooler sites Les Goudelettes and Les Gollardes which are picked at the end of harvest. Attractive primrose colour, fresh lemon notes, beautifully chosen oak, the fruit continues right across the palate. I am not usually a great fan of white Savigny but this is a good example.
Meursault 90
From five small plots: En Ormeau, Sous la Velle, Grands Charrons, Meix Chavaux and almost 100 year old vines in Les Dressolles. Plenty of energy behind, good tension, a little touch of liquorice, a sound middleweight Meursault.
Meursault, Le Limozin 90
From the upper part, half a hectare touching Poruzots. Pale colour and very backward nose. A little bit of wood toast emerges slowly. Almost some tannins in this, which give a drier finish. Quite tightly wound at the moment.
Meursault, Clos des Grands Charrons 92*
1 hectare of a genuine clos, at the top of the vineyard. Beautiful pale primrose with a faint light green aspect. Lovely quality to the nose, a little bit of banana in with the white fruit. Intense, fine, delicious, this is excellent for its level. Proper intensity while staying balanced.
Terroir d’Exception (Bourgogne Blanc) 90
One hectare, planted in an old quarry between different sections of Meursault Perrières in 1977, but just granted Bourgogne status. Sold at Meursault price. Escaped the frost in 2016. Pale fresh yellow, the nose is a bit backward, but there is some depth. Richer and softer, yet still with a salty tension along with some muscle. But less class than the Clos des Grands Charrons.
Meursault 1er Cru, Charmes 92
The Château has 4.6 hectares in total, from six plots, four in the upper part and two below. Fullish yellow with a powerful muscular nose, some frost damage, powerful, indeed exceptionally so, but a bit clunky at the finish. Long though, with some fresh apricot notes.
Meursault 1er Cru, Les Charmes Dessus 94*
Charmes Dessus comes from just the best two of the top four plots, covering one hectare. Fine pale primrose, much more finesse to the nose than the regular Charmes, this is worth spending time over. Very complete, absolutely the essence of Charmes, long, fine suave texture, balanced and very long.
Meursault 1er Cru, Perrières 93
Above the Clos des Perrières with their Terroir d’Exception plot in between. One hectare in one plot, on the left excellent plant material, and ten years older than the right. Full primrose, oak, a faint touch of banana. This has impressive density and then a fine mineral touch behind. Good medium weight Perrières, with very good balance.
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Champ Canet 94*
Above Domaine Prieur’s Combettes. Very old and degenerate vines but too good to pull out, so individual vines are replaced. Fine pale colour with a fresh lively almost herbal nose from faint reduction. Very good energy on the palate, the mini reduction gives a fine tonic energy, very long with a steely thread through the middle, very successful.
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Champgain 93
One third hectare, 2016 being the third vintage since they bought the plot. Old vines with some virus. Mid primrose, middleweight, aromatic, slightly salty and with herbal notes. Quite elegant behind, stretches out nicely, complex finish.
Corton Vergennes, Grand Cru 93
Mid primrose in colour, white fruit apparent on the nose, a big soft rich mouthful yet balanced by a tighter finish, opulent wine easy to appreciate yet still fine. Finishes nicely on some floral notes.
Red Wines
Bourgogne Rouge 87
From 4ha in Les Boutières in Aloxe-Corton, but not classified as such, and 2ha below Pommard. Concentrated dark colour. Quite rich firm fruit, a bit of walnut, not a supple style but with good structure behind. Some raspberry fruit. Then tight with acidity and tannins as well as fruit.
Savigny-lès-Beaune 88
Heavily frosted alas, making an impressive if atypical wine. Rich dense purple, quite massive in style. This came in at 14% natural and it is massive for the vintage and appellation. Amazingly dense fruit, but what about finesse? Some acidity at the back, tannins less evident. More black fruit than red. I am quite impressed by this but cannot fall in love with it.
Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru, Les Peuillets 89
Equally dense purple black colour, but a slightly more recognisably Savigny nose. More elegance here and with good tension, excellent length, slightly more in red fruit with dark cherries alongside. Good acid balance.
Beaune 1er Cru, Les Cent Vignes 89
Old vines 50 plus recently converted to organic farming. The rows continue into Fèves, see below. Glowing purple and a fine pure classic fruit, this has the softer elegance of Beaune, moderate weight through the middle, fair length. A gentle mid-slope Beaune but still fully ripe.
Beaune 1er Cru, Fèves 91
0.7 ha of the 2.5 ha block shared with Cent Vignes, but quite different. Dense dark purple with a sprightly vigorous nose, lots more energy fine fresh cherry and raspberry. Excellent energy to this. More harmony with an attractive velvety feel.
Beaune 1er Cru, Grèves, Les Trois Journaux 92
From one hectare mid slope next to Bouchard’s Vigne de l’Enfant Jesus on the right. 50 year old vines. Full deep purple with a rich deep nose, some roses in amongst the fruit. 30% whole bunches shows in the lifted finish. Firm but ripe tannins behind, a vin de garde.
Pommard 1er Cru, Clos des Epenots 92
From the Petits Epenots sector, in the middle of de Courcel’s holding. Very intense purple colour, with rich velvety fruit on the nose, even a bit of chocolate. Lovely balance in the mouth though, dark raspberry, still a chocolate note or two, good acidity. Long with fine-boned tannins. Interesting to see if this develops more towards the muscular, or retains its Epenots elegance.
Volnay 1er Cru, Clos des Chênes 91-94
2.5 ha of very old vines. Tiny berries, resisting all disease, must be very good plant material. Rich deep purple black, very intense colour. Massive for this appellation, but a rich juicy fruit, good structure behind, the oak reappears at the back. This is an impressive wine, albeit not quite what I expect for the vineyard.
Corton, Grand Cru 92
Half a hectare in a single plot between Rognets and Vergennes. Dense purple, the oak shows more than the fruit at first sniff. Starts gently, perhaps a touch of sucrosity, then some acidity behind, not a rugged style of Corton.
Another impressive and continually improving range of wines for the 2016 vintage of Château de Meursault.
WHITE WINES
- Bourgogne Terroir d'Exception : 92/100
- Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons Monopole : 90/100
- Meursault Les Charmes-Dessus 1er Cru : 93/100
- Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru : 93/100
- Corton-Vergennes Grand Cru : 94/100
RED WINES
- Beaune-Grèves Les Trois Journaux 1er Cru : 92/100
- Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru : 92/100
- Savigny-Lès-Beaune Les Peuillets 1er Cru : 90/100
- Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru : 93/100
- Corton Grand Cru : 93-94/100
Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru 2016 - 94/100
Puligny-Montrachet Champ Canet 1er Cru 2016 - 94/100
Meursault Les Charmes-Dessus 1er Cru 2016 - 93/100
Beaune-Grèves Les Trois Journaux 1er Cru 2016 - 93/100
Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru 2016 - 93/100
Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons 2016 - 92/100
Bourgogne Terroir d'Exception 2016 - 91/100
Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes 2015 – 17
Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes 2014 – 16.5
Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epenots 2015 - 15.5
Pommard Les Petits Noizons 2015 - 15
Pommard Les Petits Noizons 2014 - 15
Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epenots 2014 - 14.5
The exceptional finds its origin in rarity!
The Cutlery House Vent d'Aubrac https://www.facebook.com/ventdaubrac/ and Château de Meursault have united their expertise #3 best workmen of France # Great Patron of Climats de Bourgogne Association to create a unique piece : a box of 6 "feather knives". These sumptuous knives'handles come from the staves of Château de Meursault's oak barrels.
Boxes for sale at Château de Meursault and Marché Aux Vins.
Beaune Grèves 1er Cru 2015 – 16.5
Beaune Beaufougets 2015 – 16.5
Beaune Rouge 1er Cru 2015 – 16
Beaune Fèves 1er Cru 2014 – 16
Beaune Grèves 3 Journaux 1er Cru 2015 – 15.5
Beaune Les Cent Vignes 1er Cru 2015 – 15
Beaune Rouge 2015 – 15
Beaune Teurons 1er Cru 2015 – 14.5
Domaine du Château de Meursault obtained the 4th star at Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide!
Meursault Charmes Dessus 1er Cru 2015 18.5/20
Corton Grand Cru Rouge 2015 18/20
Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru 2015 18/20
Corton Vergennes Grand Cru Blanc 2015 17.5/20
Puligny-Montrachet Champ Canet 1er Cru 2015 17.5/20
Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru 2015 17.5/20
Meursault Charmes 1er Cru 2015 17/20
Beaune Trois Journaux 1er Cru 2015 17/20
Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru 2014 by Château de Meursault gets Volnay Trophy and Golden Medal from The International Wine Challenge, the most prestigious wine competition in the world!
Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru 91-94
Meursault Charmes Dessus 1er Cru 91-93
Puligny-Montrachet Champ Gain 1er Cru 91-93
Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru 91-93
Beaune Grèves Trois Journaux 1er Cru 91-93
Puligny-Montrachet Champ Canet 1er Cru 90-93
Meursault Charmes 1er Cru 90-92
Corton Vergennes Grand Cru 90
Meursault Perrières 1er Cru 89-92
Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons, Le Monopole 88-91
Corton Vergennes Grand Cru 2016 – 15.5
Savigny Peuillets 1er Cru 2016 – 17
Beaune Toussaints 1er Cru 2016 – 17
Beaune Fèves 1er Cru 2016 – 17
Beaune Grèves 3 Journaux 1er Cru 2016 – 15.5
Savigny Blanc 2016 – 15.5
Beaune Rouge 2016 – 15
Volnay Clos des Chênes 1er Cru 2016 – 17.5
Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru 2016 – 15
Meursault Charmes 2016 - 15,5
Meursault du Château 2016 - 15,5
Meursault Clos des Grand Charrons 2016 - 15,5
Meursault Charmes Dessus 2016 - 15
Puligny-Montrachet Champ Canet 1er Cru 2016 – 17
Puligny-Montrachet Champ Gain 1er Cru 2016 – 15.5
Exceptional scores for Château de Meursault wines in the last issue of Bourgogne Aujourd'hui Magazine:
Bourgogne, Terroir d'Exception 2015 : 18/20
Meursault du château 2014: 17/20
Bourgogne, Clos du Château 2015: 17/20
Meursault Charmes Dessus 1er Cru 2015: 16.5/20
Meursault Charmes Dessus 1er Cru 2014: 16.5/20
Meursault Charmes 1er Cru 2014: 16/20
Bourgogne, Pinot Beurot 2015: 16/20
Saturday, the 13th of May 2017 at Château de Meursault
SCHEDULE
10h30: Tasting of 2016 vintage in the cellars
12h30: Buffet in the reception hall or at the parc of Château
Registration deadline: 2 May 2017
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Login to www.chateau-meursault-marsannay.com and order online using the code PRIMEURS16
Book your tasting with the code INVITPRIMEURS16
Michel Bettane: " Meursault Charmes-Dessus was one of the greatest wines shown in London - great body, great style ... This is now one of the best estates in the Côte de Beaune, due to the efforts of the Halley family and a brilliant team."
Meursault Charmes Dessus 1er Cru 2015 94/100
Meursault Perrières 1er Cru 2015 94/100
Puligny-Montrachet Champs Canet 1er Cru 2015 94/100
Corton Vergennes Blanc Grand Cru 2015 94/100
Corton Grand Cru 2015 94/100
Beaune Grèves Trois Journaux 1er Cru 2015 93/100
Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru 2015 92/100
Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons 2015 92/100
This convivial event allows the faithful friends of the Château de Meursault and Marsannay to taste the finest climats of our domains and enjoy old vintages that have been preserved in our cellars.
On Saturday, October 7th 2017, the friends of the Château are welcomed in the Orangerie from 18:30 and then go down to the cellar in order to taste a wine on the barrels. The large gastronomic dinner is orchestrated by the Master Chef Cédric Burtin, L'Amaryllis in Saint-Remy (Saône et Loire). During this dinner, the wines of the Château de Meursault and Marsannay are served for a perfect wine pairing !
Book your day on www.chateau-meursault-marsannay.com with the code PAULEE17.
This international wine show is exclusively reserved for professionals (importers). The stand of Château de Meursault "Halley Wines & Spirits, Hall 11 / D20" is to be visited by the imported from Asia, USA as well as Europe.
2014 Vintage:
Meursault Perrières 1er Cru : 94/100
Meursault Charmes Dessus 1er Cru : 92/100
Corton Vergennes Grand Cru: 92/100
Puligny-Montrachet Champ Canet 1er Cru: 91/100
Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons Le Monopole: 91/100
Corton Rouge Grand Cru: 91/100