Domaine du Château de Meursault : Bourgogne Clos du Château 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Bourgogne "Clos du Château" 2023 by Domaine du Château de Meursault

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals a bright golden hue, both intense and brilliant.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with luscious notes of ripe yellow fruit, harmoniously underscored by an elegant toasty freshness from its time in oak.

Palate
Generous and perfectly balanced, the palate offers a silky texture with subtle buttery and saline nuances. The tasting experience lingers into a finish of lovely persistence, carried by delicately refined oak.

Food and Wine Pairing

This white wine pairs beautifully with gougères, salmon tartare, or Burgundy snails. More generally, it will ideally accompany delicate white fish, seafood, poultry served with a creamy sauce, or mild, young cheeses.

Service and Storage

Approachable even in its youth, the Bourgogne "Clos du Château" 2023 can be enjoyed now and will continue to develop favourably in the cellar until around 2028.

Other Characteristics

This vintage stands out for its remarkable international recognition, notably earning a gold medal at the Concours International de Lyon as well as a Grand Or distinction at the Frankfurt International Trophy.

The Authentic Expression of a Great White Burgundy Wine

The Estate

Founded in the eleventh century, the Domaine du Château de Meursault is an emblematic figure of Burgundy, France. Taken over in 2012 by the Halley family and now managed by Olivier Halley, the estate spans more than sixty-five hectares in the Côte de Beaune. Combining a thousand-year-old heritage with innovative environmental practices, the estate stands out for its deep commitment to biodiversity and organic-certified viticulture, showcasing the complexity of its prestigious terroirs.

The Vineyard

This wine comes from a privileged plot of seven and a half hectares, ideally located at the heart of the estate's park in Burgundy. Benefiting from a due-east exposure that captures the first rays of sunlight, this terroir rests on gravelly clay-limestone soils that ensure excellent drainage. The entire vineyard is managed according to the principles of organic farming, fostering rich biodiversity through pioneering agroecological initiatives.

Winemaking and Aging

After a rigorous manual sorting to retain only the finest berries, the grapes are gently pressed. The clarified must then begins its alcoholic fermentation in barrels. The Bourgogne "Clos du Château" 2023 is aged on its lees for twelve months in oak barrels, 25% of which are new. During the first six months, regular lees stirring is carried out every two weeks, bringing additional complexity and aromatic richness to the wine.

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay.