Wines Meursault Domaine Roulot - Les Bouchères - 2019

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Domaine Roulot’s Meursault Premier Cru “Les Bouchères” 2019 is an exquisite white Burgundy, crafted exclusively from Chardonnay. This cuvée hails from one of Meursault’s revered Premier Cru vineyards, “Les Bouchères”, known for wines of remarkable elegance and depth. The 2019 vintage benefitted from a warm yet balanced growing season, yielding grapes of both ripeness and crystalline freshness. At Roulot, meticulous organic methods in the vineyard pair with a sensitive approach in the cellar: gentle pressing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and careful maturation in French oak barrels (with a restrained use of new oak) preserve the mineral purity and tension for which the estate is renowned. Les Bouchères is prized for its lifted aromatics—white blossom, ripe orchard fruits, citrus zest and a signature note of fresh almond—supported by a subtle, smoky lees complexity. On the palate, the wine is full yet chiselled, poised between silkiness and vibrant energy, with a persistent, saline-inflected finish.

Meursault lies at the heart of the Côte de Beaune, a region world-famous for its incomparable white wines. The climate here is semi-continental, with sufficient warmth to ripen Chardonnay fully while retaining bracing acidity thanks to cool nights. The terroir in “Les Bouchères” is exceptional: limestone-rich soils over a clay subsoil, contributing to the wine’s tension, depth, and age-worthiness. Over centuries, local vignerons have perfected their know-how, making this village a touchstone for classic, expressive Burgundian Chardonnay.

This Meursault’s finesse lends itself to refined, rich cuisine. Classic pairings include lobster or scallop carpaccio, seared turbot with beurre blanc, or roasted chicken with morels and cream. For a regional match, try Mont d’Or cheese or delicate quenelles de brochet. Its vivacity can also elevate dishes featuring wild mushrooms, or even simply grilled veal.

For optimal enjoyment, serve well-chilled at 12-14°C to showcase its purity and complexity. Decanting for 30 minutes before serving will help it open, especially if enjoyed young, though it will cellar beautifully for several years.