Appellation Meursault - AOC - History and Wines

Meursault, a splendid AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) designation in the Burgundy region of France, is renowned for its exceptional white wines. Located on the Côte de Beaune, this appellation predominantly produces wines from the Chardonnay grape variety. Meursault wines are celebrated for their aromatic richness, notes of butter, hazelnut, and honey, as well as a subtle minerality.

The unique terroir of Meursault, with its clay-limestone soil, bestows an unmatched complexity and elegance upon the wines. The winemakers in this region adhere to traditional methods, often combined with modern oenological techniques, to produce wines of excellence.

For wine enthusiasts seeking to enrich their cellar, a wine cellar management app can be a valuable tool to track and appreciate these vinous treasures. The cellars of Meursault boast remarkable ageing potential, allowing the wines to mature gracefully and develop even deeper aromas over the years.

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Wines of the Meursault - AOC appellation

Burgundy Meursault Domaine Jean-Marie Bouzereau 2018

Peak

Burgundy - Meursault - 2018

Domaine Jean-Marie Bouzereau

Bottle (75cl)

Burgundy Meursault Premier Cru Moissenet Père & Fils 2004

Undetermined

Burgundy - Meursault - 2004

Moissenet Père & Fils

Bottle (75cl)

Burgundy Meursault Grand Cru Coche-Dury corton-charlemagne 2017

Peak

Burgundy - Meursault - 2017

Coche-Dury - corton-charlemagne

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Burgundy - Meursault - 2009

L'Or Blanc

Bottle (75cl)

Decline

Burgundy - Meursault - 1979

Bottle (75cl)

Burgundy Meursault Domaine Montille Saint-Christophe 2022

Maturity

Burgundy - Meursault - 2022

Domaine Montille - Saint-Christophe

Bottle (75cl)

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