{"title":"Meursault Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"matrot-bourgogne-blanc-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc | Meursault-Based White Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 MATROT | BOURGOGNE BLANC | MEURSAULT PEDIGREE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOURGOGNE BLANC ON THE LABEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEURSAULT PEDIGREE IN THE BOTTLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing about Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the smartest buys aren't the wines with the biggest appellations on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're the wines made by great producers from vineyards sitting just outside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel fermented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLees aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd made by one of Meursault's great family domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simple entry-level Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious white Burgundy at Bourgogne level. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDOMAINE MATROT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrot is a name deeply connected to \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family domaine dates to the early twentieth century and today is led by sisters \u003cstrong\u003eAdèle and Elsa Matrot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this is a producer with some serious vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault-Blagny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault Charmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuligny-Montrachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuligny-Montrachet Les Chalumeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is about allowing vineyard and terroir to speak rather than overwhelming the wines with winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause when you're buying Bourgogne Blanc, producer matters enormously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here you're buying Bourgogne Chardonnay from a family whose entire identity has been built around the great white wines of the Côte de Beaune. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHIS ISN'T ORDINARY BOURGOGNE BLANC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where it gets interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris gives us a detailed breakdown of what goes into the 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit from around \u003cstrong\u003efive hectares below Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung vines from Auxey-Duresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small amount of Maranges Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHautes-Côtes fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd some purchased fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther sources describe the grapes as being picked near the Meursault appellation, with the vines averaging around \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 years\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the parcels included. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not buying anonymous Bourgogne Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're buying Chardonnay with a serious Côte de Beaune address behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a simple stainless-steel Bourgogne Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003ehand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place in oak using indigenous yeasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then matures on its lees for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the new oak component is restrained — around \u003cstrong\u003e15–20%\u003c\/strong\u003e according to published technical information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's enough oak to contribute:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut not enough to bury the Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly what good Bourgogne Blanc should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness running through everything. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is beautifully inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchard fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite-fleshed fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen underneath:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has more substance than you might expect from Bourgogne Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut with genuine grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough richness to give the wine presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnough acidity to keep it alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a mineral edge that brings everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEMON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGREEN APPLE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORCHARD FRUIT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITRUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHITE FLOWERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALMOND.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMINERALITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBURGUNDIAN GRIP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLONG FINISH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously smart white Burgundy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the important part is what he found in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sunny, ripe aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA touch of austerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper Burgundian grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a lovely aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination is exactly why this is such an interesting Bourgogne Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's also structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's also seriousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorris suggests drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2025–2027\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this beautifully placed for drinking now. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89 Points — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomaine Matrot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeursault-based producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBourgogne AOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit predominantly sourced around Meursault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes domaine and purchased fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic viticulture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel fermented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 15–20% new oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 11 months on lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchard fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextural palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Burgundian grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic white Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding producer-level Bourgogne Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is incredibly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing George whiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScallops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalmon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrillat-Savarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr simply give it a decent Burgundy glass and let it warm slightly from fridge temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 BOURGOGNE BLANC. MEURSAULT PEDIGREE. MATROT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon. Orchard fruit. Almond. Mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly where smart Burgundy buying starts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Bourgogne Blanc? The 2023 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc is a 100% Chardonnay from one of Meursault's respected family domaines, made predominantly from fruit grown around the Meursault area. Hand harvested, barrel fermented and matured on lees, it combines lemon, green apple, orchard fruit and subtle almond with mineral freshness, textural depth and classic Burgundian grip. Awarded 89 points by Jasper Morris MW of Inside Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matrot Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479272255790,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023DomaineMatrotBourgogneBlanc.png?v=1787708062"},{"product_id":"matrot-volnay-santenots-1er-cru-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Matrot Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru | 92 Point Premier Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Premier Cru Volnay | Exceptional Red Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower meets elegance — a beautifully structured expression of one of Volnay's great Premier Cru terroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark fruit, velvet tannins and classic Côte de Beaune finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - La Revue du Vin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Structure, Elegance \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A serious and beautifully composed Volnay — dark-fruited, structured and silky, with the elegance and finesse that makes Santenots such a compelling Premier Cru.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, deep ruby with youthful crimson highlights and beautiful clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered aromas of \u003cstrong\u003edark cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by rose petals, subtle spice, forest floor and mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and structured yet unmistakably elegant. Dark cherry and black fruits sit at the core, wrapped in \u003cstrong\u003esupple, velvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and vibrant acidity. Savoury spice and earthy mineral characters emerge with air, adding complexity without overwhelming the purity of the Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, refined and persistent, with dark berries, spice and fine tannins carrying through a beautifully poised finish. Domaine Matrot itself describes Santenots as producing complex wines that combine richness and structure with elegance, dominated by black fruits and broad, velvety tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantenots – A Fascinating Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's one of Burgundy's wonderful quirks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSantenots vineyard is actually located within the commune of Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when Pinot Noir is grown here, the wine can be labelled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay 1er Cru Santenots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a terroir capable of producing a more powerful and structured expression of Volnay while retaining the appellation's famous perfume and finesse. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination is exactly what makes Santenots so exciting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay elegance + Santenots depth and structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matrot's Santenots comes from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir vines averaging approximately 30 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003e100% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a cold maceration at around 10°C for three to six days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place naturally with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e over approximately 12–18 days, with extraction adjusted according to the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then matured for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months in French oak – only 20% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by another three months in tank before bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat restrained use of new oak is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Burgundy where the barrel dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus remains firmly on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir. Vineyard. Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Matrot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matrot is based in \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been in family hands for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many Burgundy lovers immediately associate Matrot with white Burgundy, its holdings also produce some seriously compelling Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Santenots is one of the most interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine has followed environmentally conscious farming practices for decades, progressively eliminating chemical treatments and moving its vineyards to organic cultivation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 – A Serious Santenots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 has already attracted strong attention in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Revue du Vin de France awarded it 96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing a powerful, structured wine with dark cherry, strawberry, floral and spicy complexity, supported by substantial yet velvety tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a serious endorsement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also reinforces what makes this vineyard so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't delicate, lightweight Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine depth and structure here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut underneath that power is the silky texture and elegance we want from great Volnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolnay is one of Burgundy's great Pinot Noir villages, situated between \u003cstrong\u003ePommard and Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are renowned for their combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Red Fruit • Fine Tannins • Earth • Spice • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSantenots brings another dimension:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore depth. More dark fruit. More structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet it remains beautifully refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with truffle jus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoq au Vin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté or aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where Burgundy becomes seriously interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're moving beyond generic Bourgogne and village-level Pinot Noir into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd not just any Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantenots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating vineyard technically situated in Meursault but capable of producing Pinot Noir under the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eVolnay Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you've got:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Matrot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-year-old vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 20% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 months maturation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a 2023 release that has received \u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 from La Revue du Vin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an \u003cstrong\u003eRRP of $195\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is serious Burgundy, but it's also a compelling step into Premier Cru territory at a price well below many of the region's most famous names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Silky. Savoury. Elegant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Matrot Volnay Santenots 1er Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e captures exactly what makes great Burgundy so addictive — fruit, structure and complexity, but above all, a genuine sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru. Santenots. Volnay. Domaine Matrot. $195 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A superb cellar-worthy Burgundy with the structure to evolve beautifully over the next 10–15 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Volnay Premier Cru? The 2023 Domaine Matrot Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru is a 90–92 point Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir from the famous Santenots terroir, geographically located within Meursault. Made from approximately 30-year-old vines and matured for 15 months in oak with only 10% new barrels, it combines black cherry and dark fruits with spice, mineral complexity, soft velvety tannins and elegant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matrot Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479300436270,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2023MatrotVolnaySantenots1erCru.png?v=1787282590"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-meursault-meursault-1er-cru-perrires-2023","title":"2023 Château de Meursault Meursault 1er Cru Perrières | 96 Point Premier Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 Point Meursault 1er Cru | One of the Greatest Chardonnay Vineyards in Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, limestone minerality and extraordinary precision — magnificent white Burgundy from the legendary Perrières vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières. Hard Jurassic limestone. 55-year-old vines. One of Meursault's greatest Premier Crus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous | 95 Points – The World of Fine Wine | 94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge 2025 | Gold Medal – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Meursault | Minerality, Power \u0026amp; Extraordinary Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A profound expression of Perrières — concentrated orchard fruit, citrus and stone wrapped around tremendous mineral tension, precision and a finish that just keeps going.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \/ 5 Stars – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Sarah Marsh, The World of Fine Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – VertdeVin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant rating clarification:\u003c\/strong\u003e the published critic reviews are \u003cstrong\u003e96 Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e95 Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than fixed 96 and 95 scores. The Château itself lists the 2023 at 96 from Jasper Morris. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières – One of the Greatest Premier Crus in Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the reason to get excited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are Premier Cru vineyards, and then there are sites whose reputations transcend their official classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerrières sits firmly in the latter camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of great white Burgundy, it is one of the benchmark terroirs of Meursault — a vineyard prized for combining the village's natural richness with something altogether more chiselled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality. Tension. Precision. Length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault regards Perrières as one of its finest parcels and describes the wine through two words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower \u0026amp; Minerality.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what makes Perrières so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant pale yellow-gold with youthful green-gold highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully complex, opening with \u003cstrong\u003elemon, citrus blossom, white peach, pear and nectarine\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by acacia flowers, crushed stone, subtle spice and beautifully integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful yet wonderfully precise. Layers of orchard fruit and citrus build across the palate, but the defining feature is the extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003emineral tension and stony precision\u003c\/strong\u003e running underneath. There's weight without heaviness and richness without sacrificing energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, saline and mineral. Citrus, nectarine and stone continue to reverberate long after the wine leaves the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris found multiple layers waiting to emerge and particularly praised the way the vineyard's stony character gives precision to the weight of fruit. Neal Martin found substantially greater minerality here than in the Château's Charmes-Dessus, with orange pith, nectarine and a finish that continues to tingle after the wine has gone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault owns approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.12 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parcel sits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-slope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith an:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEast \/ South-East exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Jurassic Limestone.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat hard limestone is fundamental to the personality of Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply rich Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limestone provides the wine with a backbone of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's what separates great Perrières from richer but less mineral expressions of Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45–55-Year-Old Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château's Perrières comes from two parcels in \u003cstrong\u003ePerrières Dessus\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vines approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 and 55 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Chardonnay vines in a terroir of this quality can deliver tremendous depth without needing excessive ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can see that combination throughout the critical reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's the \u003cstrong\u003eenergy and mineral structure\u003c\/strong\u003e that critics keep coming back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Château de Meursault's own Perrières holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation in barrel for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore maturation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn lees for 15–19 months.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2023, Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks reports approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's enough to add texture and complexity without obscuring the mineral identity of Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Chardonnay from a vineyard of this calibre, the terroir needs to remain the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-meursault.com\/en\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChâteau de Meursault\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the historic names of Burgundy and today possesses an extraordinary collection of vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts estate-grown portfolio encompasses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38 appellations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Grand Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith its own vineyards farmed organically. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerrières sits right at the top of its white Burgundy holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critical performance of the 2023 shows just how serious the wine has become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of concentration and freshness in the best 2023 white Burgundies is particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Perrières appears to have delivered exactly what you'd hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \/ 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Martin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Marsh:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Gold Medals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an impressive degree of agreement from very different judging environments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières vs Classic Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your image of Meursault is broad, buttery and heavily oaked Chardonnay, Perrières can completely reset the benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, there's richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut great Perrières is more about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchard Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcacia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrushed Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Meursault with a mineral spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's why serious Burgundy drinkers become obsessed with this vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLangoustine carpaccio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoreton Bay bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbot with beurre blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBresse chicken with morels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault specifically recommends \u003cstrong\u003elangoustine carpaccio\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBresse poultry with morels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Martin gives the 2023 a drinking window of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027–2044.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château itself suggests approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of cellaring. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this stage, I'd be inclined to either give it plenty of air or, preferably, put it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mineral structure and concentration suggest this could become seriously impressive with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeursault Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Jurassic limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45–55-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrime mid-slope position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–19 months élevage on lees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The World of Fine Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$365.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not inexpensive Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't ordinary Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003ePerrières\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the benchmark Premier Cru terroirs of Meursault — from mature vines, in an outstanding release that has attracted serious critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for anyone who loves Chardonnay with \u003cstrong\u003epower AND minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly where things get interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Saline. Precise. Profound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Château de Meursault Meursault 1er Cru Perrières\u003c\/strong\u003e is a magnificent expression of one of Burgundy's great Chardonnay terroirs — combining the depth and generosity of Meursault with the stony tension and extraordinary length that define Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94–96 Inside Burgundy. 95 World of Fine Wine. Two Gold Medals. Perrières 1er Cru. $365 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A genuinely serious white Burgundy for the cellar — and one of the standout Chardonnay additions to a premium Burgundy collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Meursault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499229245742,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/chateau-de_meursault_perrieres_shopify_matched.png?v=1787647508"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/meursault-wines.oembed","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}