Beaune Premier Cru Blanches Fleurs 2023, Château de Meursault

Beaune Premier Cru Blanches Fleurs 2023, Château de Meursault is a white Beaune Premier Cru from the climat Blanches Fleurs, a named vineyard plot in the north of the appellation, at the bottom of the slope. A Chardonnay that is broader and rounder than the mid-slope crus.

Blanches Fleurs lies in the northern part of the Beaune vineyard, towards Savigny, on clay and limestone soils deeper than those of the mid-slope climats. That water reserve translates into generous Chardonnay with an enveloping texture, where ripe fruit takes the lead over tension. The climat is classified Premier Cru and also produces red, but Chardonnay finds comfortable ground here. These are whites that give of themselves fairly quickly, without demanding ten years in the cellar, and they hold up very well at the table.

What the critics say about this cuvée

The scores below cover the latest vintages of the cuvée, all vintages combined. The 2023 vintage scored 91/100 in Bourgogne Aujourd'hui.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates in the Côte de Beaune. The Moulin Foulot fief, from which it comes, dates back to the 11th century. Bought in 2012 by Olivier Halley, the estate has since expanded its vineyard: 65 hectares spread over about a hundred plots, farmed under certified organic agriculture, which yield five Grands Crus, twenty Premiers Crus and a dozen village and regional appellations. The estate sells entirely direct, and 100 % of its production comes from its own vines.

Key facts

• Origin: France, Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Beaune Premier Cru Blanches Fleurs
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Chardonnay 100 %
• Vintage: 2023
• Colour: White wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Bright straw gold, golden highlights, visibly rich matter
• Nose: Ripe pear, acacia, fresh butter, hazelnut
• Palate: Broad and round on the attack, melted acidity, finish on almond and white fruit

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Beaune Premier Cru Blanches Fleurs at 12 to 13 °C. Its cellaring potential is four to nine years. Keep the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Poularde in cream sauce, pike perch with beurre blanc, asparagus risotto, young Comté.

Going further

Read the difference between Grand Cru and Premier Cru, the Côte de Beaune and why white Bourgogne is so highly regarded. Find all the cuvées in our Château de Meursault collection, and the rest of our Burgundy selection in the Bourgogne collection or among our white wines.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Premier Cru in Bourgogne?

It is a delimited climat, located on the best plots of a commune, whose name appears on the label next to that of the village. It sits between the village appellation and the Grand Cru.

Blanches Fleurs or Tuvilains?

Blanches Fleurs, at the bottom of the slope on deeper soils, gives a broader, rounder wine. Tuvilains, mid-slope on stony ground, plays on tension and minerality. The first for generosity, the second for precision.

How is the bottle shipped?

Delivery is free in France on orders from 300 €. Each bottle is carefully packed and shipped with tracking.