Bourgogne Pinot-Beurot 2023, Château de Meursault

Bourgogne Pinot-Beurot 2023, Château de Meursault is a Burgundian curiosity: a white made from Pinot Beurot, the local name for Pinot Gris, a variety long planted alongside Chardonnay and today almost gone from the region.

Pinot Beurot is a mutation of Pinot Noir, identical to the Pinot Gris of Alsace, grown in Burgundy in among the rows of Chardonnay to bring richness to the white wines. Post war replanting all but erased it and only a few plots remain, kept by estates attached to that heritage. At regional appellation level it gives a white with a deeper colour, a broad texture and a register of yellow fruit and sweet spice, quite far from the Chardonnay profile.

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: Bourgogne Pinot-Beurot
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Pinot Beurot (Pinot Gris) 100 %
• Vintage: 2023
• Colour: White wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Pale rose gold, a deeper shade than that of a Chardonnay
• Nose: Williams pear, quince, honey, sweet spice, a smoky touch
• Palate: Broad and unctuous, discreet acidity, spiced finish with a light noble bitterness

Serving and storing

Serve this Bourgogne Pinot-Beurot at 11 to 13 °C. Its cellaring potential is three to seven years. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Pan fried foie gras, poultry with mushrooms, mild curry, young munster, onion tart.

Going further

Read the differences between Pinot Noir, Gris, Blanc and Meunier, the grape varieties of Bourgogne and the grape varieties of white 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

Are Pinot Beurot and Pinot Gris the same variety?

Yes, exactly the same. Pinot Beurot is the Burgundian name for Pinot Gris, itself a mutation of Pinot Noir. The name is said to come from the monks' brown woollen cloth, an allusion to the grey colour of the bunches.

Is it a sweet wine?

No, it is made dry like the estate's other whites. Its broad texture and yellow fruit aromas can give an impression of sweetness, but no perceptible sugar remains on the palate.

How is the bottle shipped?

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