Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet 2023, Château de Meursault

Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet 2023, Château de Meursault is one of the climats of the Corton Grand Cru, on the eastern part of the hill, on the Ladoix-Serrigny side. A Pinot Noir of structure, which asks for time and rewards patience.

Corton is the only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune, spread over a mosaic of climats on a hill wooded at its summit. Le Rognet occupies the eastern flank, in the village of Ladoix-Serrigny, where the soils mix marls and limestone scree. The easterly exposure and the slope give wines that are straighter and firmer than those of the southern side. The style is that of classic Corton: a marked frame in youth, a passing austerity, then a deep and spicy harmony after ten years or so.

What the critics say about this cuvée

The scores below cover the most recent vintages of the cuvée, all vintages combined. The 2023 vintage received 94/100 from Jasper Morris.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates in the Côte de Beaune. The Moulin Foulot fief, from which it comes, goes 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: Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100 %
• Vintage: 2023
• Colour: Red wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic farming
• Size: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Dark and dense ruby, almost black at the rim in youth
• Nose: Black fruits, humus, black pepper, a touch of leather and warm stone
• Palate: Firmly framed, tight and straight tannins, long firm finish that calls for cellaring

Serving and cellaring

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

Food and wine pairings

Aged rib of beef, furred game, lièvre à la royale. After fifteen years, a ripe Époisses or grated truffle over fresh pasta.

Going further

Read what a Grand Cru is in Bourgogne, the Grands Crus of Bourgogne and their climats and the Côte de Beaune. 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 is Corton the only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune?

Because the Corton hill brings together conditions that are rare in the area: a steep slope, soils of marl and limestone and several exposures. The other villages of the Côte de Beaune obtained only premiers crus in red, their Grands Crus all being white.

When should it be opened?

A young Corton is often closed. Allow eight to ten years in the cellar for it to begin to open up, and up to twenty-five years in the great vintages. If you open it early, plan on two hours in a decanter and a substantial dish.

How is the bottle shipped?

Delivery is free in France on orders from 300 €. Each bottle is packed with care and shipped with tracking.