{"product_id":"beaune-premier-cru-2023-chateau-de-meursault","title":"Beaune Premier Cru 2023, Château de Meursault","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeaune Premier Cru 2023, Château de Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the critics say about this cuvée\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beaune Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château de Meursault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir 100 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic agriculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby, a clean robe with garnet highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe cherry, crushed raspberry, violet, a touch of pepper and cocoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleshy mid palate, coated tannins, persistent finish on fruit and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood and wine pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuck breast with figs, bœuf bourguignon, meat pie, saint-nectaire. A classic with poultry and mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoing further\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/grand-cru-vs-premier-cru\"\u003ePremier Cru and Grand Cru, understanding the difference\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/cote-de-beaune\"\u003ethe Côte de Beaune\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/quel-vin-rouge-choisir-pour-accompagner-un-boeuf-bourguignon\"\u003ewhich red wine for a bœuf bourguignon\u003c\/a\u003e. Find every cuvée in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/chateau-de-meursault\"\u003eChâteau de Meursault collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our Burgundy selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/bourgogne\"\u003eBourgogne collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/vin-rouge\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Premier Cru without a climat name?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Premier Cru level bring compared with the village level?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France on orders from 300 €. Each bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Meursault","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66367914344797,"sku":null,"price":537.24,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66367914377565,"sku":null,"price":1531.13,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66367914410333,"sku":null,"price":2901.08,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/beaune-premier-cru-chateau-de-meursault.jpg?v=1793488556","url":"https:\/\/lecaveaudespepites.com\/en-hk\/products\/beaune-premier-cru-2023-chateau-de-meursault","provider":"Le caveau des pépites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}