Meursault 1er Cru Les Gouttes d'Or 2021

Magnificent example of the class of Meursault. Floral notes and candied citrus fruit on the nose. Lively and expressive on the palate with a certain depth and richness.

Appellation Meursault 1er Cru

Grape variety chardonnay

Style Rich & Round

Format 750 ml

Available

€137.95

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 premier cru Les Gouttes d'Or within the appellation of origin Meursault. Les Gouttes d'Or is located next to the premier cru's Les Poruzots and Bouchères. The vineyard of Bouchard Père & Fils measures 0.55 hectares of the 5.32 hectares that make up the appellation. Soil is rich in limestone and marl.
Vinification	The harvest is manual and in 13-kilogram boxes. There is a gentle pressing that takes up to 2 hours. This is followed by fermentation, for 9 to 10 months, in 225-liter oak barrels of which 15% are new. The wines are blended and then stay on stainless steel for 3-4 months.
Vintage	2021
Oak aging	Yes
Ageing potential	10 years and more after harvest
Alcohol percentage	13.5%
Closure	Natural cork