Meursault

During my solo bike tour, I remember the time stopping here one morning and went to this small boulangerie (bakery) had a coffee there and pastries. After that, I moved on, for it was too early to do wine tasting. Well, at this time around, I got here with Monique and Dominique at noon time and scouted around. Dominique was up for a coffee while Monique and I scouted around for wine tasting. So, we ended up going to a bar and we picked up our own choice of wine. We wanted different from each other and so, we ordered Angoté and Chardonnay. Then later on, Dominique joined us.

Meursault, located in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, is celebrated globally as one of the top appellations for Chardonnay. Unlike neighboring Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault doesn’t have any grand cru vineyards, but its premier cru vineyards and village wines are among the most sought-after for their richness, texture, and expressive character. The soils of Meursault are rich in limestone and marl, and these lend the wines their signature minerality and depth, along with an opulent texture and flavors of ripe apple, honey, hazelnut, and butter, often with a hint of citrus.

Meursault’s wines are known for a luxurious, almost creamy mouthfeel that is balanced by vibrant acidity, allowing them to age beautifully. This region has attracted some of Burgundy’s most respected winemakers, who have perfected a style that combines power with finesse. Famous premier crus like Les Perrières, Les Genevrières, and Les Charmes demonstrate Meursault’s versatility, producing wines that range from bold and rich to more mineral-driven and refined. This versatility, combined with Meursault’s distinct terroir and time-honored traditions, has made it one of the world’s most esteemed regions for white wine, highly regarded by collectors and sommeliers alike.