Presentation
The BOUZEREAU family has been settled in Meursault for seven generations to cultivate the vineyard. Year after year, Michel expands the vineyard inherited from his father. In 1999, Michel entrusted his son Jean-Baptiste with the task of managing the family property of about 12 hectares with the same passion. The Domaine's vineyard is dominated by Chardonnay, with 10 vintages produced in Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. The Bouzereau family firmly believes that good wine primarily comes from a good harvest. Everything is done to obtain healthy and flavorful fruit, which involves environmentally friendly farming practices that respect the soil and vines.
Location
0.43-hectare plot.
Terroir
Clay-limestone, rich in stones, well-drained soil.
In the vineyard
Convinced that wine cannot be made without high-quality grapes, the estate does everything to obtain healthy and flavorful fruit. Soil cultivation, short pruning, severe shoot thinning, and the use of the most natural products are assets for this. The Burgundian vineyard is particularly fragmented, so more than anything, a presence during the various operations and regular observation in the different terroirs allow the harvest of just ripe fruits that will produce full, balanced, and precise wines.
Harvest
The grape harvest is done by hand.
Winemaking
For maximum respect for the grapes, the harvest is entirely done by hand. The whites are slowly pressed and put in barrels the next day after a slight settling. Alcoholic fermentation begins in the cellar. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wines will remain on lees until the following harvest and will finish aging in barrels or tanks depending on the appellations. The final step is bottling, which takes place between November and March taking into account the lunar cycles. The reds, on the other hand, are destemmed and undergo cold maceration. Fermentation also occurs without added yeast, and the wines also mature in oak barrels for twelve to sixteen months.
Ageing
Aged for 1 year in barrels (25% new barrels) then 3 months in tank.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 30 to 70 years old
Serving
10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
Ripe citrus notes on the nose. In the mouth, we find a nice freshness and tension. A mineral length to give it volume.
Food pairings
Fish, seafood, and shellfish.