Corton-Vergennes Grand Cru Blanc Magnum 2024, Château de Meursault

Corton-Vergennes Grand Cru Blanc Magnum 2024, Château de Meursault is a rare white wine, from the named vineyard plot of Les Vergennes on the hill of Corton, in the Corton appellation and not Corton-Charlemagne. Very few estates offer it as a separate cuvée.

Les Vergennes lies on the eastern flank of the hill of Corton, at Ladoix-Serrigny, just below the belt of Corton-Charlemagne. The plot is classified as Grand Cru Corton and can produce white as well as red, but Chardonnay is very much in the minority there, which explains how rare these bottles are. The more easterly exposure and the stony soils mixed with marl give a white that is less massive than Corton-Charlemagne, more floral and quicker to open, while keeping the mineral backbone of the hill.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates in the Côte de Beaune. The fief of Moulin Foulot, 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 parcels, farmed under certified organic agriculture, producing 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 points

• Origin: France, Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Corton-Vergennes Grand Cru Blanc
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Chardonnay 100 %
• Vintage: 2024
• Colour: White wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 150 cl, magnum

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Bright pale gold, lemon and green highlights, perfectly clear
• Nose: Acacia blossom, white peach, fresh almond, a note of wet stone
• Palate: Fine and slender, ripe acidity, mineral finish without hardness

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Corton-Vergennes Grand Cru at 12 to 13 °C. Its cellaring potential is six to fifteen years. The magnum ages more slowly than the bottle, so count on a few extra years. Keep the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food pairings

Scallops with truffle, baked sole, poultry with morels, brillat-savarin.

Going further

Read what a Grand Cru in Bourgogne is, the climats of the Grands Crus of Bourgogne and the white grape varieties of Bourgogne. Find every cuvée 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

Corton or Corton-Charlemagne, what is the difference?

Corton-Charlemagne is reserved for Chardonnay on the upper belt of the hill. The Corton appellation, below it, covers mostly Pinot Noir but allows white in certain plots, including Les Vergennes. White wines from Corton are therefore far rarer.

Can it be drunk earlier than a Corton-Charlemagne?

Yes, as a rule. Its structure is less imposing and it begins to open from four or five years. Even so, it holds a good fifteen years in proper cellar conditions.

Why choose a magnum?

The magnum holds 150 cl, that is two bottles. The ratio between the volume of wine and the surface in contact with air is more favourable, which slows the evolution and gives wines that are often fresher at the same age. It is also the format for large tables.

How is the bottle shipped?

Delivery is free within France on orders from 300 €. Every bottle is packed with care and sent by tracked shipping.