Our Burgundy Series wines are expressive with exceptional freshness, fruity aromatics, and delicious texture. We recommend cellaring this Chardonnay between two and six years.
To preserve the nuance of each bottle, we suggest storage in a dark environment between 55° and 60°F, with 70% humidity.
FERMENTATION 15% new French oak
ALCOHOL 13.5%
pH 3.22
TA 5.8 g/L
AROMA
Revealing aromas of crisp apple, hazelnut, fresh Meyer lemon, and a hint of minerality.
PALATE
A delightfully round palate, with layers of ripe stone and orchard fruits accentuated by lively acidity and an impressive finish.
The beginning of the 2020 Burgundy harvest marked the earliest start to picking in the last 25 years, and the warmer-than-average temperatures, combined with a lack of precipitation, reduced the yield of many crops. Thankfully, the grapes that thrived produced wines with unbelievable freshness, texture, concentration, and vibrant acidity.
As one of the oldest villages in Burgundy, this historic region’s limestone soils and diverse geography celebrate the renowned Chardonnay grape. The Meursault vines, planted by the monks of Cîteaux, can be traced as far back as 1098. Located at the foot of the Côte d’Or, Meursault is sheltered from the wind by sloping hills, resulting in grapes that are very concentrated. Known for their rich, intense flavors of apple, hazelnut, and brioche, with brilliant acidity, it is no wonder why Meursault belongs to Burgundy’s famed ‘golden triangle’—a place where you will find some of the world’s finest white wines.
Aged in 15% new French oak with an opulent, round palate, this wine has layers of ripe stone and orchard fruits that are accentuated by an impressive finish.
Fact of Note: As a result of deeper and cooler cellars than neighboring towns, Chardonnays from Meursault traditionally experience longer barrel-aging, resulting in creamier wines with hints of hazelnut.
ONE OF THE OLDEST VILLAGES in Burgundy, Meursault’s historic region is defined by its distinctive limestone soils and diverse geography. The village’s vines, originally planted by the monks of Cîteaux, date back to 1098. Located at the foot of the Côte d’Or, Meursault is sheltered from wind by sloping hills, allowing grapes to achieve excellent concentration. The village is part of Burgundy’s famed ‘golden triangle’ and is known for producing some of the world’s finest white wines.
A notable characteristic of Meursault is its deeper and cooler cellars compared to neighboring towns, which historically led to longer barrel-aging practices, resulting in creamier wines with distinctive hazelnut notes.
