Meursault Les Clous 2020

Pure expression of Meursault-terroir of this famous lieu-dit. A nice touch of the wood storage and an enormous minerality in both aroma and taste. Rich full aftertaste.

Appellation Meursault

Grape variety chardonnay

Style Rich & Round

Format 750 ml

No availibility at this moment

€69.95

The winemaker

Winemaker	Country	Region
Bouchard Père et Fils	France	Bourgogne - Côte de Beaune

About the winemaker Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the oldest wineries in Burgundy. A winery with a long history and an impressive acreage of vineyards. With 130 hectares of its own vineyards spread over 12 Grand Cru's and 74(!) premier cru's among others, winemaker Frédéric Weber has access to a unique terroir. As of the 2020 vintage, the vineyards are in conversion to organic viticulture and with this, the winery is sending a great signal in the Burgundy wine region. Many vineyards were already farmed organically, but the certification will follow in 2024. Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Chevalier-Montrachet, Beaune Grèves Vignes de l'Enfant Jésus, Bonnes-Mares, Meursault Perrières are some of the prestigious vineyards that belong to the vineyard estate.

Vineyard management Practising organics

Details

Vineyard	The grapes for this wine are from the lieu-dit Les Clous within the appellation of origin Meursault. Les Clous is located above the village of Meursault and north of the premier cru's Les Gouttes d'Or and Bouchères. Les Clous is sandwiched between Les Tillets and Les Vireuils and owns Bouchard 8.64 of the 18.4 hectares.
Vinification	The harvest is manual and in crates of 13 kilos. There is a gentle pressing that takes up to 2 hours. This is followed by fermentation, for 8 to 10 months, in 225-liter oak barrels of which 10% are new. The wines are blended and then reside for 3 months on stainless steel.
Vintage	2020
Oak aging	Yes
Ageing potential	10 years and more after harvest
Alcohol percentage	13%
Closure	Natural cork