Beaune Premier Cru 2024, Château de Meursault

Beaune Premier Cru 2024, Château de Meursault is a blend of several climats, the named vineyard plots classified as Premier Cru on the Beaune hillside. A way to taste the Premier Cru level of the appellation without going into plot by plot detail.

The Beaune hillside lines up a long series of Premiers Crus tiered west of the town, from Les Bressandes to the Clos des Mouches. Blending several of these climats gives a wine more complete than a village: the soil is stonier at mid slope, the drainage better, and the grapes reach a more regular ripeness. The result is a better structured Pinot Noir, with more concentrated fruit, a tannic frame that is still supple and a noticeably longer finish.

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 was rated 91/100 in Bourgogne Aujourd'hui and 92/100 by VertdeVin, and it received a gold medal at the Frankfurt International Trophy. The 2022 also earns 91/100 in 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: Beaune Premier Cru
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100 %
• Vintage: 2024
• Colour: Red wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic farming
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby, a clean robe with garnet highlights
• Nose: Ripe cherry, crushed raspberry, violet, a touch of pepper and cocoa
• Palate: A fleshy mid palate, coated tannins, a lingering finish on fruit and spices

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Beaune Premier Cru at 15 to 17 °C. Its cellaring potential is five to ten years. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food pairings

Duck breast with figs, bœuf bourguignon, meat pie, Saint-Nectaire. A classic with poultry and mushrooms.

Read more

Read Premier Cru and Grand Cru, understanding the difference, the Côte de Beaune and which red wine for a bœuf bourguignon. 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 a Premier Cru without the name of a climat?

The rules allow the blending of several named vineyard plots classified as Premier Cru within the same commune. The label then carries the mention Premier Cru alone. This is common in Beaune, where estates often hold small parcels in numerous climats.

What does the Premier Cru level bring compared with the village?

The Premiers Crus occupy the best positions on the hillside, at mid slope, where the soil is leaner and better drained. The wine gains in concentration, in length and in cellaring capacity, with tannins that are more present but finer.

How is the bottle shipped?

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