{"product_id":"meursault-premier-cru-les-charmes-dessus-magnum-2023-chateau-de-meursault","title":"Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes-Dessus Magnum 2023, Château de Meursault","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeursault Premier Cru Les Charmes-Dessus Magnum 2023, Château de Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the upper part of the climat of Les Charmes, the section closest to Les Perrières. Leaner soils, a steeper slope: the wine gains tension and precision here compared with the rest of the climat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Charmes is divided into Charmes-Dessus and Charmes-Dessous. The Dessus occupies the top of the plot, where the layer of soil thins out and lets the limestone surface. The result is a Meursault less immediately round than the lower part of the climat, straighter, with a clear salinity on the finish. The exposure is still east to south east, but drainage is better and the grapes keep more acidity, which explains the greater cellaring potential of this part of the hillside.\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 combined. The 2024 vintage scores 91\/100 in Bourgogne Aujourd'hui. The 2023 was rated 95\/100 by The World of Fine Wine (TWOFW) and by Jasper Morris, 94\/100 at Bettane + Desseauve, VertdeVin and Allen Meadows, 93\/100 at the DWWA, and it received a silver medal at the International Wine Challenge.\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, 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 about a hundred plots, farmed under certified organic agriculture, which yield 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 facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes-Dessus\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 Chardonnay 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 White 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 150 cl, magnum\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 Pale gold with silvery highlights, very clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e White citrus, lime blossom, fresh almond, warm stone, a discreet note of brioche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight and chiselled, tight texture, saline length that pulls the finish towards lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe this Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes-Dessus at 12 to 14 °C. Its cellaring potential is eight to fifteen years. The magnum ages more slowly than the bottle, so allow a few years more. Keep 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\u003eLightly seared scallops, turbot with beurre blanc, roast Bresse chicken. It also stands up to a cardoon gratin or an aged Beaufort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoing further\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/climat-de-bourgogne-focus-sur-les-charmes-de-meursault\"\u003ethe climat of Les Charmes de Meursault\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/chardonnay-de-garde-comment-choisir-les-bouteilles-les-plus-interessantes\"\u003ehow to choose a Chardonnay for the cellar\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/pourquoi-le-vin-blanc-de-bourgogne-est-si-repute\"\u003ewhy the whites of Bourgogne are so highly regarded\u003c\/a\u003e. Find all the cuvées 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-blanc\"\u003ewhite wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Charmes and Charmes-Dessus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharmes-Dessus refers to the upper part of the climat, with thinner, better drained soils. You find more tension and minerality there, while the lower part, Charmes-Dessous, gives broader and suppler wines from their youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this Meursault for drinking or for keeping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth. It is already expressive on its fruit and its tension in its first three years, then closes up a little before opening on notes of hazelnut and honey after five or six years. It is one of the estate's Premiers Crus that rewards patience the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a magnum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe magnum holds 150 cl, the equivalent of two bottles. The ratio between the volume of wine and the surface in contact with air is more favourable, which slows down the evolution and often gives fresher wines at the same age. It is also the format for a large table.\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 shipped with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Meursault","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66367917031773,"sku":null,"price":2775.73,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66367917064541,"sku":null,"price":7910.82,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66367917097309,"sku":null,"price":14988.92,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/meursault-premier-cru-les-charmes-dessus-chateau-de-meursault.jpg?v=1793487254","url":"https:\/\/lecaveaudespepites.com\/en-hk\/products\/meursault-premier-cru-les-charmes-dessus-magnum-2023-chateau-de-meursault","provider":"Le caveau des pépites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}