Meursault

Overview

Meursault is the largest and most celebrated white wine village of the Cote de Beaune, producing some of the finest Chardonnay-based white Burgundy in the world. Unlike neighboring Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault has no grand cru vineyards, but its best premier crus — Perrieres, Genevrieres, and Charmes — are widely regarded as grand cru quality. The wines are typically richer and more opulent than Puligny, with a signature nutty, buttery character layered over mineral depth.

Key Producers

• Domaine Coche-Dury — the benchmark Meursault producer; legendary Perrieres
• Domaine Arnaud Ente — tiny production, extraordinary precision
• Domaine des Comtes Lafon — biodynamic; Genevrieres and Charmes among the finest
• Domaine Roulot — crystalline, mineral Meursault style
• Domaine Bernard Millot
• Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
• Henri Boillot
• Bouchard Pere et Fils
• Domaine Jacques Prieur

Sub-Appellations

Meursault has no grand crus but numerous premier crus of exceptional quality:

• Perrieres — the finest; rocky, mineral soils; often considered the “missing grand cru”; produces the most structured, age-worthy Meursault
• Genevrieres — rich, complex, hazelnut and citrus character; Dessus and Dessous parcels
• Charmes — the largest premier cru; generous, round, and approachable; seductive young
• Goutte d’Or — rich and golden; historically prized
• Poruzots — deep, earthy Meursault
• Boucheres — elegant and mineral
• Caillerets — bordering Puligny; more tensile and precise

Grape Varieties

• Chardonnay — overwhelmingly dominant; the soul of Meursault
• Small amounts of Pinot Noir are produced as Meursault rouge (relatively rare)

Style Notes

Classic Meursault is richer and more generous than Puligny-Montrachet, with notes of hazelnut, butter, almond, citrus blossom, and honeyed minerals. The best premier crus (especially Perrieres) combine this opulence with a mineral backbone that allows 15-30+ years of aging. Village-level Meursault can be excellent value and is often approachable within 3-5 years.

My Cellar

83 bottles across multiple producers. Holdings concentrated in Comtes Lafon, Coche-Dury, Arnaud Ente, and others.

My Tastings

Sources

• sources/articles/VFTC/VFTC Jan-Feb 2025 #115.txt — 2023 vintage notes including Meursault coverage