Beaune Premier Cru 2023, Château de Meursault

Beaune Premier Cru 2023, Château de Meursault is a blend of several climats classified as Premier Cru on the Beaune hillside. A way of tasting the Premier Cru level of the appellation without going into plot by plot detail.

The Beaune hillside lines up a long series of Premiers Crus tiered to the west of the town, from Les Bressandes to Clos des Mouches. Blending several of these climats gives a more complete wine than a village: the earth is stonier at mid slope, the drainage is better, and the grapes reach a more regular ripeness. The result is a better framed Pinot Noir, with more concentrated fruit, a tannic weave that is still supple and a noticeably longer finish.

What the critics say about this cuvée

The scores below cover the latest vintages of the cuvée, all vintages taken together. The 2023 vintage was rated 91/100 in Bourgogne Aujourd'hui and 92/100 by VertdeVin, and it received a gold medal at the Frankfurt International Trophy. The 2022 also earns 91/100 in Bourgogne Aujourd'hui.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates in the Côte de Beaune. The Moulin Foulot fief it grew out of dates back to the 11th century. Bought in 2012 by Olivier Halley, the estate has since expanded its vineyard: 65 hectares across around a hundred plots, farmed under certified organic agriculture, giving 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, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Beaune Premier Cru
• 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 ruby, a clean robe with garnet highlights
• Nose: Ripe cherry, crushed raspberry, violet, a touch of pepper and cocoa
• Palate: Fleshy mid palate, coated tannins, persistent finish on fruit and spice

Serving and storing

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

Food and wine pairings

Duck breast with figs, bœuf bourguignon, meat pie, saint-nectaire. A classic with poultry and mushrooms.

Going further

Read Premier Cru and Grand Cru, understanding the difference, the Côte de Beaune and which red wine for a bœuf bourguignon. Find every cuvée in our Château de Meursault collection, and the rest of our Burgundy selection in the Bourgogne collection or among our red wines.

Frequently asked questions

Why a Premier Cru without a climat name?

The regulations allow the blending of several climats classified as Premier Cru within the same commune. The label then carries only the words Premier Cru. This is frequent in Beaune, where estates often hold small plots in numerous climats.

What does the Premier Cru level bring compared with the village level?

The Premiers Crus occupy the best positions on the hillside, at mid slope, where the soil is leaner and better drained. The wine gains in concentration, in length and in keeping capacity, with tannins that are more present but finer.

How is the bottle shipped?

Delivery is free in France on orders from 300 €. Each bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked shipping.