Presentation
Precise balance. Dear to the Delaunays due to family ties, Meursault stands as a universal reference for Burgundy’s great Chardonnays. However, due to its varied terroirs and the growers’ different approaches, the style of Meursault wines differs significantly from one cuvée to another. A blend of grapes from several plots, Edouard Delaunay’s Meursault represents our own interpretation of the appellation: precise balance between opulence and maturity on the one hand, and freshness and elegance on the other.
Terroir
Of the three Côte de Beaune villages that are world renowned for their great white wines, Meursault is the largest in surface area. Its calcareous clay terroir presents a variety of nuances depending on location. The grapes that go into this Meursault "Village" cuvée were sourced from four plots scattered around the village. These multiple origins result in a final blend that is complex and highly representative of the Meursault appellation in its entirety.
Winemaking
Harvesting was carried out entirely by hand. Each parcel was vinified separately in order to preserve the individual character of each terroir. After gentle whole-bunch pressing and light settling, fermentation took place entirely in oak barrels (25% in new barrels) over about fifteen days, with regular stirring of the lees.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 12.5 % vol.
Production volume : 569 BOTTLES - 9 MAGNUMS
Contains sulphites.
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Tasting
Pale golden colour with a slight green hue. The nose opens with a fresh and delicate expression of white flowers (acacia, daisy, lily of the valley) and lemon verbena, complemented by notes of sugared almond and fresh hazelnut, before evolving towards a more indulgent touch of lemon meringue tart. The palate reveals a fresh and delicate attack, supported by remarkable balance and fine amplitude. Roundness and freshness combine harmoniously, leading to an elegant minerality without excess acidity. The tasting lingers on subtle hints of bergamot on the finish, in a style defined by balance and harmony, true to its appellation.
Food pairings
Ideal with delicately sauced fish or herb-roasted poultry, in perfect harmony with its freshness and roundness.
Reviews
Jancis Robinson