2023 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc | Meursault-Based White Burgundy

🔥 MATROT | BOURGOGNE BLANC | MEURSAULT PEDIGREE

BOURGOGNE BLANC ON THE LABEL.

MEURSAULT PEDIGREE IN THE BOTTLE

Here's the thing about Burgundy.

Sometimes the smartest buys aren't the wines with the biggest appellations on the label.

They're the wines made by great producers from vineyards sitting just outside them.

And the 2023 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc is a perfect example.

100% Chardonnay.

Hand picked.

Organic viticulture.

Barrel fermented.

Lees aged.

And made by one of Meursault's great family domaines.

This isn't simple entry-level Chardonnay.

This is serious white Burgundy at Bourgogne level.

DOMAINE MATROT

Matrot is a name deeply connected to Meursault.

The family domaine dates to the early twentieth century and today is led by sisters Adèle and Elsa Matrot.

And this is a producer with some serious vineyards.

Meursault.

Meursault-Blagny.

Meursault Charmes.

Puligny-Montrachet.

Puligny-Montrachet Les Chalumeaux.

The philosophy is about allowing vineyard and terroir to speak rather than overwhelming the wines with winemaking.

That's important.

Because when you're buying Bourgogne Blanc, producer matters enormously.

And 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.

THIS ISN'T ORDINARY BOURGOGNE BLANC

This is where it gets interesting.

Jasper Morris gives us a detailed breakdown of what goes into the 2023.

Fruit from around five hectares below Meursault.

Young vines from Auxey-Duresses.

A small amount of Maranges Blanc.

Hautes-Côtes fruit.

And some purchased fruit.

Other sources describe the grapes as being picked near the Meursault appellation, with the vines averaging around 20–30 years depending on the parcels included.

That's the story.

You're not buying anonymous Bourgogne Chardonnay.

You're buying Chardonnay with a serious Côte de Beaune address behind it.

THE WINEMAKING

This isn't a simple stainless-steel Bourgogne Blanc.

The fruit is hand harvested.

Fermentation takes place in oak using indigenous yeasts.

The wine then matures on its lees for approximately 11 months.

And the new oak component is restrained — around 15–20% according to published technical information.

That's enough oak to contribute:

Texture.

Shape.

Complexity.

Subtle richness.

But not enough to bury the Chardonnay.

The result is exactly what good Bourgogne Blanc should be.

Fruit first.

Texture underneath.

Freshness running through everything.

TASTING NOTES

This is beautifully inviting.

Lemon.

Green apple.

Orchard fruit.

White-fleshed fruit.

Citrus.

Orange blossom.

Then underneath:

Almond.

Minerality.

Subtle oak.

The palate has more substance than you might expect from Bourgogne Blanc.

Fresh.

Textural.

Rounded.

But with genuine grip.

There's enough richness to give the wine presence.

Enough acidity to keep it alive.

And a mineral edge that brings everything together.

LEMON.

GREEN APPLE.

ORCHARD FRUIT.

CITRUS.

WHITE FLOWERS.

ALMOND.

MINERALITY.

BURGUNDIAN GRIP.

LONG FINISH.

This is seriously smart white Burgundy.

But the important part is what he found in the wine.

A sunny, ripe aromatic profile.

Texture.

A touch of austerity.

Proper Burgundian grip.

An excellent palate.

And a lovely aftertaste.

That combination is exactly why this is such an interesting Bourgogne Blanc.

There's fruit.

But there's also structure.

There's accessibility.

But there's also seriousness.

Morris suggests drinking from 2025–2027, making this beautifully placed for drinking now.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

• 89 Points — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
• Domaine Matrot
• Meursault-based producer
• 100% Chardonnay
• Bourgogne AOC
• Fruit predominantly sourced around Meursault
• Includes domaine and purchased fruit
• Hand harvested
• Organic viticulture
• Indigenous yeast fermentation
• Barrel fermented
• Approximately 15–20% new oak
• Approximately 11 months on lees
• Lemon
• Green apple
• Orchard fruit
• Citrus
• White flowers
• Almond
• Mineral character
• Textural palate
• Genuine Burgundian grip
• Long finish
• Classic white Burgundy
• Outstanding producer-level Bourgogne Blanc

FOOD PAIRING

This is incredibly versatile.

Roast chicken.

Grilled fish.

King George whiting.

Scallops.

Prawns.

Salmon.

Pork.

Veal.

Creamy pasta.

Mushroom risotto.

Soft cheeses.

Comté.

Brillat-Savarin.

Or simply give it a decent Burgundy glass and let it warm slightly from fridge temperature.

👉 BOURGOGNE BLANC. MEURSAULT PEDIGREE. MATROT.

Lemon. Orchard fruit. Almond. Mineral freshness.

This is exactly where smart Burgundy buying starts.

Searching 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.