Meursault les Clous 2023
Vignoble des CabottesPure 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
Available
€87.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Vignoble des Cabottes | France | Bourgogne - Côte de Beaune |
About the winemaker
Founded in 2025 and part of Artémis Domaines, Vignoble des Cabottes is one of the newest wineries in Burgundy. With 35 hectares of vineyards, divided into, among others, 10 hectares of Grand Crus and 22 hectares of Premier Crus, winemaker Frédéric Weber has a unique terroir at his disposal. Many vineyards are being farmed organically, but certification will follow. Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Chevalier-Montrachet, Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vignes de l’Enfant Jésus, and Meursault 1er Cru Perrières are just a few of the prestigious vineyards belonging to the 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 Vignoble des Cabottes owns 2.64 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 200 months, in 225-liter oak barrels of which 30% are new. The wines are blended and then reside for 3 months on stainless steel. |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 10 years and more after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
