Presentation
Domaine Pascal Prunier-Bonheur, located in Meursault, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, continues the family heritage of five generations of winegrowers. Pascal Prunier took over the reins of the domaine in 1983 with his wife Christine Bonheur. Today, they manage 8 hectares of vines spread between Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses, Monthelie, Meursault, Pommard and Beaune. Passionate about and respectful of their terroirs, they work the soil with great care and use grass cover on certain plots to control the vigor of the vines. At harvest time, a rigorous sorting is carried out to keep only the best grapes. In the cellar, the grapes are matured and vatted for a long time, resulting in wines that are concentrated, complex and well-balanced. This approach gives the wines great ageing potential, while remaining accessible and enjoyable from their youth.
Location
The parcel covers 17 ares (~0.17 hectares) with a beautiful west-facing position at the entrance of the village of Monthélie. The vines are approximately 30 years old. The soil is shallow, clayey, with numerous lava stones, and its proximity to the Meursault appellation imparts notable expressive nuances.
In the vineyard
Pascal has long questioned conventional methods and, since the 1990s, adopted a sustainable (lutte raisonnée) approach. He reintroduced ploughing, systematically reduced treatments, promoted organic approaches when possible—without seeking certification, remaining pragmatic and cautious. Activities in both the vineyard and cellar are guided by the lunar calendar. He treats with sulfur and copper only when necessary and tills the soil to control undergrowth.
Harvest
Grapes are transported to the cellar as quickly as possible to preserve freshness.
Winemaking
They are gently pressed with a pneumatic press, and fermented in oak barrels at low temperatures (18–22 °C) to maintain finesse and aromatic clarity.
Ageing
The wine is aged exclusively in oak barrels, with 10–25% new oak depending on the vintage. The domaine increasingly uses 350 L barrels (instead of the traditional 228 L Burgundian style) to retain freshness and finesse in its white cuvées. After 13–18 months, the wine may be lightly fined and filtered before bottling. Racking and bottling timings are chosen according to the lunar cycle.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 30 years old
Serving
Drinking window: from its second year in the bottle up to approximately six years.
Serving temperature: 12 °C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
The wine appears pale gold in the glass. The nose offers white fruit aromas lifted by an herbal freshness. On the palate, the wine is marked by a delicate finesse and a truly persistent finish, highlighting its elegance and clarity.
Food pairings
Pairs beautifully with poultry, shellfish, and sauced fish. Also try it with fine cuts of veal—a versatile wine for classic cuisine