Beaune Beaufougets 2024, Château de Meursault

Beaune Beaufougets 2024, Château de Meursault is a white village Beaune, from the Beaufougets lieu-dit, on the upper part of the Beaune hillside. An upright Chardonnay that shows what the Côte de Beaune gives outside the premiers crus.

The Beaune appellation stretches along the hillside overlooking the town, facing east to south east, on clay and limestone soils that are often stony. It is still best known for its reds, but the whites have clearly progressed there over the past twenty years and offer a value for money that has become rare in the Côte de Beaune. The higher plots, cooler and leaner, give taut Chardonnay, on citrus and white flowers, with a chalky finish. The style is that of a precise white for the table rather than a wine to wait on.

What the critics say about this cuvée

The scores below cover the latest vintages of the cuvée, all vintages taken together. The 2023 vintage was rated 93/100 by VertdeVin.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates in the Côte de Beaune. The Moulin Foulot fief it grew out of dates back to the 11th century. Bought in 2012 by Olivier Halley, the estate has since expanded its vineyard: 65 hectares across around a hundred plots, farmed under certified organic agriculture, giving 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.

Key points

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

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Pale gold with green highlights, clear
• Nose: Lemon, hawthorn, fresh almond, a chalky note
• Palate: Upright and clean, firm acidity, saline citrus finish

Serving and storing

Serve this Beaune Beaufougets at 11 to 13 °C. Its cellaring potential is three to seven years. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Oysters, fillets of sole meunière, fish terrine, fresh goat cheese. As an aperitif, with warm gougères.

Going further

Read the Côte de Beaune, the history of Château de Meursault and at what temperature to serve a white wine. Find every cuvée in our Château de Meursault collection, and the rest of our Burgundy selection in the Bourgogne collection or among our white wines.

Frequently asked questions

Is Beaune more about red or white?

Historically red: the appellation is still mostly planted with Pinot Noir. But the share of Chardonnay is rising and the whites of Beaune are today among the good deals of the Côte de Beaune.

At what temperature should it be served?

Between 11 and 13 °C. Too cold, it loses its nose and its texture. Take it out of the fridge a quarter of an hour before serving, or keep it around 12 °C in a bucket during the meal.

How is the bottle shipped?

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