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Domaine Pont-Fahn’s Meursault Les Vireuils 2022 is a splendid example of Burgundy’s celebrated Chardonnay. This cuvée is sourced from the Les Vireuils plot, a higher vineyard site noted for its excellent drainage and the freshness it instils in the wines. The 2022 vintage benefited from a warm, but not excessive, growing season, lending the wine a charming balance of ripeness and energy. In the cellar, the winemaking respects the purity of the fruit, often employing partial oak ageing—enough to support the wine with subtle notes of brioche and hazelnut, whilst allowing the minerality and citrus profile of the Meursault terroir to shine through. The resulting wine displays bright lemon, white peach and almond characteristics with a lingering saline finish, underscored by fine acidity and a silky texture typical of excellent Meursault.
Meursault is one of Burgundy's most esteemed villages for white wine, nestled in the heart of the Côte de Beaune. The region thrives on a unique combination of clay-limestone soils that impart structure and a delicate minerality to the wines. The climate is continental, with warm summers and cool autumns that allow for steady ripening and preservation of acidity. This harmony between terroir and climate is reflected in Meursault’s reputation for rich, yet poised and complex Chardonnays. The history here runs deep; quality wine has been crafted in these vineyards for centuries, with Meursault often regarded as the archetype for opulent yet precise white Burgundy.
This elegant Meursault pairs beautifully with refined dishes and classic French cuisine. Consider serving it with pan-seared scallops, roast chicken with tarragon, or a delicate fish in beurre blanc sauce. For a regional treat, try it alongside escargots de Bourgogne or a Comté cheese, which will complement the wine’s nutty nuances.
For optimum enjoyment, serve Domaine Pont-Fahn’s Meursault Les Vireuils 2022 lightly chilled at 10-12°C. A brief decanting can help it open up, revealing all the complexity and subtlety typical of fine white Burgundy. Enjoy now, or cellar for a few years to further develop its elegance.
