Meursault is the appellation of the Cote de Beaune, Burgundy.
It has cool continental climate and many vineyards have easterly aspect.
Soils are compact limestone with thin layer of marl.
Limestone gives fresh minerality and clay adds richness and length to wine. Together, wine can be rich and complex with freshness at the end.
This AOC is known for its rich Chardonnay.
It's expressive with citrus, flower and nut when it's young, and develop complexity as it ages.
There are no Grand Crus in Meursault but to many, the word "Meursault" is as attractive as Grand Cru.
Meursault les Pierres 2015 Domaine Jean Chartron
Honeysuckle, bruised apple, pear, caramel.
It was fresh and round.
Meursault les Tillets 2015 Domaine Patrick Javillier
Fresh apple, pear and marshmallow. Mild, round acidity.
This wine wasn't very impressive at first, but became really good with food.
Meursault les Charrons 2015 Maison Vincent Girardin
Grapefruit, herb, tarragon,
I enjoyed this wine by itself a lot.
Meursault Premier Cru Poruzots 2015 Domaine Philippe Bouzereau Chateau de Citeaux
White flower petal, grapefruit, ripe melon.
Complex and well balanced.
Unfortunately, this wine is not exported to U.S.
Meursault Premier Cru Blagnys 2015 Domaine Faiveley Pere et Fils
Ripe fruit, apple, peach.
Medium plus body.
Meursault Premier Cru Genevrieres 2014 Domaine Latour Giraud
Very aromatic with peach, orange and fresh cedar which are balanced with fresh acidity.
This wine is 2014 and others are 2015, and 2014 vintage had a lot more acid.
Recently winemaking in Meursault is moving toward more terroir with freshness and minerality than rich, big Chardonnay. This is personally very welcoming movement.
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