Corton Grand Cru Les Maréchaudes 2024, Château de Meursault

Corton Grand Cru Les Maréchaudes 2024, Château de Meursault occupies the lower part of the south-east slope of the hill of Corton, on red clays loaded with iron. This is a fleshy, dense and spicy Corton, built for long cellaring.

Les Maréchaudes lies on the south-east of the hill, straddling Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny, in the lower part of the slope. The soils there are more clayey and richer in iron oxide, hence their characteristic reddish tint. This terroir profile produces Corton that is broader shouldered and more immediately generous than those from the top of the slope, without losing any of the tannic weave that signs the Grand Cru. It is a consistent named vineyard plot, which comes through warm vintages as well as cooler ones.

What the critics say about this cuvée

The scores below cover the latest vintages of the cuvée, all vintages combined. The 2024 vintage earns 96/100 from Bourgogne Aujourd'hui. The 2023 adds up 97/100 and the title of "Wine of the Year" at the London Wine Competition 2025, 94/100 at the DWWA, 94/100 from Jasper Morris and a gold medal at the International Wine Challenge. The 2022 is rated 94/100 at the DWWA, with a silver medal, and 94/100 from Jasper Morris. The 2021 received gold at the International Wine Challenge with 97/100.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates of the Côte de Beaune. The fief of Moulin Foulot, from which it stems, goes back to the 11th century. Bought in 2012 by Olivier Halley, the estate has since enlarged its vineyard: 65 hectares spread over around a hundred plots, farmed in certified organic agriculture, which yield five Grands Crus, twenty Premiers Crus and a dozen village and regional appellations. The estate works entirely on direct sales, 100 % of its production comes from its own vines.

Key points

• Origin: France, Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Corton Grand Cru Les Maréchaudes
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100 %
• Vintage: 2024
• Colour: Red wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby with garnet highlights, frankly opaque
• Nose: Blackberry, black blackcurrant, violet, warm spices, a note of undergrowth on opening
• Palate: Dense and enveloping flesh, ample tannins, long and saline finish on black fruits

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Corton Grand Cru Les Maréchaudes at 16 to 17 °C. Its cellaring potential is twelve to twenty-five years. Keep the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Roast cut of beef, wild duck, fillet of venison with grand veneur sauce. A thirty-six month Comté at the end of the meal.

To go further

Read what a Grand Cru is in Bourgogne, the Grands Crus of Bourgogne and their named vineyard plots and the best vintages for red wines. Find all the cuvées 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

What is the difference with Le Rognet?

Both are named vineyard plots of the Grand Cru Corton. Le Rognet, on the eastern flank, gives a straighter and firmer wine. Les Maréchaudes, in the south-east and on ferruginous clays, shows itself fleshier and rounder from its youth.

Why is Corton the only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune?

Corton is indeed the only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune, on the hill that overlooks Aloxe-Corton, Ladoix and Pernand-Vergelesses. Les Maréchaudes occupies its south-east part.

How is the bottle shipped?

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