Domaine du Château de Meursault : Meursault 1er cru "Les Charmes Dessus" 2025

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Meursault 1er Cru "Les Charmes Dessus" 2025 from Domaine du Château de Meursault

Food and Wine Pairing

This Meursault 1er Cru pairs beautifully with noble fish such as turbot or sole, as well as with shellfish such as lobster. It also works very well with white meats in a cream and mushroom sauce, or with dishes that showcase nuts such as almonds.

A Delicate and Balanced Meursault 1er Cru

The Estate

Domaine du Château de Meursault occupies a site steeped in history, with origins dating back to an 11th-century medieval fiefdom that was consolidated into a wine estate between the 17th and 19th centuries. Located in Meursault, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, the estate is now run by the Halley family, who have owned it since 2012. It spans 67 hectares of vines, all farmed organically since the 2022 vintage, in prestigious appellations such as Meursault, Pommard and Puligny-Montrachet.

The Vineyard

Coming from the Les Charmes Dessus climat, located in the upper part of the Les Charmes premier cru in Meursault, this wine is produced from around 3 hectares planted exclusively with Chardonnay. The soils, made up of hard Jurassic limestone and limestone marls, give this terroir a mineral tension that contributes to the wine's balance. The vines are farmed organically, with Poussard pruning and careful trellising that promotes air circulation around the bunches.

Winemaking and Ageing

For the Meursault 1er Cru "Les Charmes Dessus" 2025, the grapes are hand-harvested and sorted before gentle pressing and settling. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in oak barrels over 10 to 15 days, followed by ageing on fine lees for 15 to 19 months, with approximately 35% new barrels. Lees stirring is not systematic, so as to adjust the wine's texture according to the characteristics of the vintage.

Grape Variety

This wine is made from Chardonnay.