Wines Meursault Domaine Roulot - Bouchères - 2018

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Domaine Roulot’s Meursault Premier Cru “Les Bouchères” 2018 is a remarkable white Burgundy, crafted exclusively from Chardonnay. The 2018 vintage experienced a warm growing season, marked by optimal ripening conditions which have delivered wines of notable concentration, balance, and approachability. “Les Bouchères” is a revered Premier Cru parcel, celebrated for its position on mid-slope limestone soils mixed with clay, offering both structure and finesse to the resulting wine. Jean-Marc Roulot, renowned for his precise, terroir-driven style, vinifies this cuvée with minimal intervention, using indigenous yeasts and a judicious touch of oak to enhance, without overshadowing, the vivid minerality and tension that characterise great Meursault.

Meursault, situated in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, is arguably the spiritual home of expressive Burgundian Chardonnay. The region’s mosaic of soils—predominantly limestone with varying degrees of clay and marl—imparts a unique spectrum of aromas and textures to its wines. With a moderately continental climate, the area enjoys warm summers and cool evenings, encouraging grapes to retain both their freshness and aromatic complexity. The history of Meursault’s viticulture is deeply rooted, with its Premier Cru vineyards historically prized for their capacity to balance opulence with elegance—a hallmark evident in Domaine Roulot’s bottlings.

Pairing options for this Meursault Premier Cru are best centred around dishes that complement its purity and depth. A classic match would be scallops lightly seared in butter, or a delicate lobster thermidor. Poultry dishes such as roast chicken with morels or a fine Bresse chicken in cream sauce highlight the wine’s rich texture without overwhelming its refined minerality. Local Burgundian cheese such as Epoisses or Comté are also excellent companions, especially when slightly aged to develop complementary nuttiness.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this wine at 12-13°C to fully reveal its discreet floral notes, citrus-laced minerality, and underlying nutty complexity. Decanting for up to 30 minutes can help unlock the wine’s subtle layers, especially in its youth. Enjoy now for vibrancy and poise, or cellar for further development of its tertiary notes over the next decade.