{"product_id":"beaune-premier-cru-les-cent-vignes-magnum-2021-chateau-de-meursault","title":"Beaune Premier Cru Les Cent Vignes Magnum 2021, Château de Meursault","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeaune Premier Cru Les Cent Vignes Magnum 2021, Château de Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e grows on the northern sector of the Beaune hillside, next to Les Bressandes. It is the most charming Premier Cru of the hillside: crunchy fruit, supple palate, immediate pleasure without ten years of waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Cent Vignes sits at the foot of the hillside north of Beaune, on soils lighter and less stony than the named vineyard plots above it. The name comes from the historical fragmentation of this sector, divided into a multitude of small vines. The earth is gentle, ripeness comes easily, and Pinot Noir finds here a setting that favours the expression of fruit. The result is a perfumed wine, broad and approachable on the palate, whose fine tannins call for no long wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat critics say about this cuvée\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scores below cover the most recent vintages of the cuvée, all vintages taken together. The 2023 vintage was rated 95\/100 by TWOFW, 94\/100 in Bourgogne Aujourd'hui and 92\/100 by Jasper Morris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the finest estates of the Côte de Beaune. The Moulin Foulot fief, from which it stems, goes 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, 100 % of its production comes from its own vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey points\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 Beaune Premier Cru Les Cent Vignes\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 Pinot Noir 100 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red 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 Bright, juicy ruby with raspberry highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raspberry, redcurrant, violet, soft liquorice, crushed strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy and crunchy, caressing tannins, mouth-watering acidity, clean finish on red fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe this Beaune Premier Cru Les Cent Vignes at 14 to 16 °C. Its cellaring potential is four to ten years. The magnum ages more slowly than the bottle, so allow a few extra years. Store 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\u003ePan-fried veal chop, herb roast chicken, homemade lasagne, tomme de Savoie. It also lends itself to being served lightly chilled in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/cote-de-beaune\"\u003ethe Côte de Beaune\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-cepages-de-bourgogne-pinot-noir-chardonnay\"\u003ePinot Noir and Chardonnay, the grape varieties of Bourgogne\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/pourquoi-l-accord-mets-et-vins-est-essentiel-en-gastronomie\"\u003ewhy food and wine pairing matters\u003c\/a\u003e. Find every cuvée in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/chateau-de-meursault\"\u003eChâteau de Meursault collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of our Bourgogne selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bourgogne\"\u003eBourgogne collection\u003c\/a\u003e or among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vin-rouge\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the name Cent Vignes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the old division of the sector, shared between a very large number of small plots. That fragmentation is still visible today, the named vineyard plot counting many owners over a modest area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Beaune Premier Cru should you start with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Cent Vignes makes a good entry point. The fruit is immediate, the tannins supple and the wine shows well in its youth, whereas Les Teurons or Les Trois Journaux ask for several years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a magnum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe magnum holds 150 cl, that is two bottles. The ratio between the volume of wine and the surface exchanging with air is more favourable, which slows evolution and often gives fresher wines at the same age. It is also the format for big tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France on orders from 300 €. Every bottle is packed with care and shipped with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Meursault","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66367914639709,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66367914672477,"sku":null,"price":370.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66367914705245,"sku":null,"price":702.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/beaune-premier-cru-les-cent-vignes-chateau-de-meursault.jpg?v=1793487494","url":"https:\/\/lecaveaudespepites.com\/en\/products\/beaune-premier-cru-les-cent-vignes-magnum-2021-chateau-de-meursault","provider":"Le caveau des pépites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}