Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons 2024, Château de Meursault

Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons 2024, Château de Meursault is a village level Meursault from the Clos des Grands Charrons, in the north of the commune. It is one of the estate's cuvées that critics single out most regularly, vintage after vintage.

The Les Grands Charrons named vineyard plot lies in the northern part of Meursault, near the boundary with Monthelie, on well drained clay and limestone soils at mid slope. The Meursault appellation is among the largest in the Côte de Beaune and owes its reputation to Chardonnay wines that are both rich and structured, where hazelnut and fresh butter sit alongside a clearly present acidity. The plots located north of the village give wines a little more tense than the village average, which assures them a good hold over time.

What the critics say about this cuvée

The scores below cover the most recent vintages of this cuvée, all vintages combined. The 2024 vintage was given 91/100 in Bourgogne Aujourd'hui. The 2023 was rated 94/100 at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), 16/20 in Bourgogne Aujourd'hui, 93/100 by Jasper Morris and 91/100 by Allen Meadows. The 2022 had received 93/100 at VertdeVin, 93/100 from Jasper Morris, 16/20 in Bourgogne Aujourd'hui and a gold medal at Chardonnay du Monde.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates in the Côte de Beaune. The Moulin Foulot fief, 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 around a hundred plots, farmed under certified organic agriculture, which give five Grands Crus, twenty Premiers Crus and a dozen village and regional appellations. The estate sells entirely direct, 100 % of its production comes from its own vines.

Key points

• Origin: France, Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Chardonnay 100 %
• Vintage: 2024
• Colour: White wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Frank yellow gold, golden reflections, sustained brilliance in the glass
• Nose: Hazelnut, fresh butter, vineyard peach, discreet honey, a toasted note
• Palate: Rich and enveloping, supported by a clean acidity, long finish on almond

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Meursault Clos des Grands Charrons at 12 to 13 °C. Its cellaring potential is five to twelve years. Keep the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Poularde in cream sauce, lobster, veal sweetbreads, pike quenelles, long aged comté.

Going further

Read the named vineyard plots of Meursault, the history of Château de Meursault and why white Bourgogne is so renowned. Find all the cuvées in our Château de Meursault collection, and the rest of our Bourgogne selection in the Bourgogne collection or among our white wines.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Meursault so well known?

Because it is the largest white wine commune of the Côte de Beaune and because its style, rich and buttery yet structured, set a standard. It has no Grand Cru, but its premiers crus and its best named vineyard plots rival them.

Should a Meursault be decanted?

Rarely necessary. A large glass and service at around 12 °C are enough. On a young and slightly closed vintage, a quarter of an hour in a decanter can help, but without excessive aeration.

How is the bottle shipped?

Delivery is free in France from 300 € of purchase. Each bottle is carefully packed and shipped with tracking.