Pommard Clos de La Platière 2023, Château de Meursault

Pommard Clos de La Platière 2023, Château de Meursault is the village appellation share of the Clos de La Platière, a single block walled vineyard in Pommard. A Pommard of good constitution, easier to approach than the premier cru version.

Pommard gives the most structured reds of the Côte de Beaune. The soils there are clayey and rich in iron oxide, often deep at the bottom of the slope, which structures the Pinot Noir and gives it a broad tannic frame. The Clos de La Platière is a single block walled vineyard, one part of which is classified as village appellation and the other as Premier Cru. The village share occupies the slightly less favoured sectors of the clos and gives a more direct wine, which opens earlier.

What the critics say about this cuvée

The scores below cover the most recent vintages of the cuvée, all vintages taken together. The 2023 vintage earns 17/20 from Bourgogne Aujourd'hui.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates of 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 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 facts

• Origin: France, Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Pommard Clos de La Platière
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100 %
• Vintage: 2023
• Colour: Red wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic farming
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Dense and deep ruby, purple highlights on young vintages
• Nose: Black cherry, plum, humus, cocoa, spices
• Palate: A broad and straightforward frame, tannins present but ripe, a savoury finish

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Pommard Clos de La Platière at 15 to 17 °C. Its cellaring potential is six to fifteen years. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food pairings

Boeuf bourguignon, daube, braised pork cheek, grilled lamb chops. A well made Époisses at the end of the meal.

Read more

Read the Côte de Beaune, which red wine for a boeuf bourguignon and understanding Bourgogne appellations. 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

Why does one and the same clos exist in both village and Premier Cru?

Because the Bourgogne classification follows the quality of the terroir plot by plot, not the boundaries of ownership. A clos can therefore be cut in two by the appellation map, according to the slope, the soil and the exposure of each sector.

Is Pommard always a tannic wine?

It is structured, yes, but today's winemaking is far less extractive than it once was. The tannins stay firm in youth and then melt, generally from five or six years in the cellar.

How is the bottle shipped?

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