Leroy : Meursault Village 2018

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Meursault Village 2018 from Leroy

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a brilliant golden-yellow hue with green highlights, characteristic of its youth.

Nose
The nose reveals a beautifully complex and harmonious aromatic palette. Notes of white and yellow flowers intertwine with aromas of white-fleshed fruit, citrus and chalky minerality. With aeration, hints of toasted hazelnut and roasted almond subtly emerge.

Palate
On the palate, the wine charms with its breadth and precise complexity. The attack reveals a rich, creamy texture, balanced by a lively acidity that brings structure and freshness. The palate unfolds flavours of yellow fruit, lemon and hazelnut, accompanied by mineral and earthy touches. The finish stands out for its sublime length and persistence, inviting you to linger over every sip.

Food and wine pairings
This Meursault Village 2018 is a perfect match for delicate grilled or poached fish, lobster with garlic butter, crayfish and king prawns. It also pairs well with poultry in cream sauce, veal in a white sauce or mushroom-based dishes. Aged hard cheeses such as Gruyère or Comté also make excellent pairings.

Serving and ageing
This Meursault Village 2018 is best enjoyed at a temperature of 12 to 14°C. It has an ageing potential of around ten to fifteen years, during which time the wine will develop secondary aromas of honey, almond and truffle.

A biodynamic dry white Meursault from Burgundy

The estate
Founded in 1868 by François Leroy, Maison Leroy embodies nearly 160 years of Burgundian excellence. Today, Lalou Bize-Leroy, a legendary figure in Burgundy and the current owner, passionately oversees the family's three entities: Maison Leroy, Domaine Leroy and Domaine d'Auvenay. A pioneer of biodynamics in Burgundy since 1988, she has converted all of her vineyards to these principles, earning ECOCERT and Demeter certification. Her exceptionally low yields and rigorous vintage selection have established Leroy as one of the most prestigious and sought-after producers in the world.

The vineyard
The Meursault Village comes from plots located within the Meursault appellation, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. The vines are rooted in clay-limestone soils typical of the region, composed of marl and limestone that lend minerality and structure to the white wines. The plots enjoy south and south-east exposures, promoting optimal ripening of the Chardonnay. The vineyard is farmed entirely biodynamically, with practices including the application of plant-based preparations, manual soil cultivation, massal selection for replanting and deliberately limited yields.

The vintage
The 2018 vintage in Burgundy is considered exceptional. The year was marked by remarkable sunshine from April to September, creating hot, dry conditions. Véraison stretched over six weeks due to the heat and lack of water, allowing for an extraordinary concentration of aromas. The grapes reached near-perfect health, with a notable absence of disease. Despite the heat, the white wines retained remarkable freshness, fine acidity and mineral tension, thanks in particular to early harvesting. The 2018 vintage has produced rich, opulent white wines that nonetheless retain vibrancy and minerality.

Winemaking and ageing
The grapes for the Meursault Village 2018 are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. Vinification takes place in oak barrels, following traditional Burgundian methods. The wine is aged on its full lees with regular lees stirring until mid-December, developing aromatic complexity and a creamy texture. Ageing then continues in barrels, without systematic use of new oak, in order to preserve the purity of the fruit and the expression of the terroir. The wine is neither filtered nor fined, respecting its natural integrity.

Grape variety
Chardonnay (100%)