Beaune Premier Cru Grèves 2023, Château de Meursault

Beaune Premier Cru Grèves 2023, Château de Meursault is one of the most renowned named vineyard plots of the Beaune hillside, known for its silky texture. Its name says everything about the soil: a grève is the gravel that covers the slope.

Les Grèves spread broadly across the mid-slope, west of Beaune, on stony, gravelly soils that drain quickly. This composition gives Pinot Noir a supple ripeness and a roundness of texture you can almost recognise blind. The upper part of the plot is also home to the famous Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus. The style of Les Grèves lies in balance: volume without heaviness, polished tannins, an enveloping palate that keeps freshness on the finish.

What critics say about this cuvée

The scores below cover the most recent vintages of the cuvée, all vintages taken together. The 2023 vintage was rated 94/100 by VertdeVin.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates of the Côte de Beaune. The Moulin Foulot fief, from which it stems, goes 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, 100 % of its production comes from its own vines.

Key points

• Origin: France, Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Beaune Premier Cru Grèves
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100 %
• Vintage: 2023
• Colour: Red wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Deep velvety ruby, dark garnet highlights
• Nose: Burlat cherry, red plum, peony, cocoa, a note of gingerbread
• Palate: Silky texture, enveloping substance, polished tannins, round finish with lasting fruit

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Beaune Premier Cru Grèves at 15 to 17 °C. Its cellaring potential is six to twelve years. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Rack of lamb with herbs, roast duck, mushroom risotto, beef daube. A matured soumaintrain at the end of the meal.

To go further

Read the Côte de Beaune, Pinot Noir and its great terroirs and which red vintages to choose. Find every cuvée in our Château de Meursault collection, and the rest of our Bourgogne selection in the Bourgogne collection or among our red wines.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the name Grèves come from?

From grève, the word for a soil of gravel. The plot is covered with rolled pebbles and light earth, a very free draining mix that pushes the vine to look for water deep down and gives the wine its characteristic texture.

What is the Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus?

It is a parcel at the top of Les Grèves, whose name goes back to the 17th century and to a prophecy attributed to a Carmelite nun of Beaune. It belongs today to another estate, but it is part of the history of the plot.

How is the bottle shipped?

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