Meursault Les Grands Charrons, Bachey Legros et Fils, Meursault, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2023  

Grape: 100% Chardonnay, fruit sourced mainly from the 2ha lieu-dit “Les Petits Clos” (planted 1950) on clay/limestone soil, barrel fermented with 14 months on the lees in French oak (25% new)

Producer Tasting Note:

Golden yellow in colour with green tints; the nose shows fresh apple and pear, with nutty aromas, and the palate is rich and round with well-balanced acidity. 

The Estate: 19 hectares of prime vineyards, which have expanded with each subsequent generation, are planted on the best sites in Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Les Maranges, where the finest qualities of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are expressed. This is particularly true of those vines planted between 1935 and 1955, which have been lovingly tended, decade after decade. Established in the 19th century, the current (6th) generation of the family to handle the running of the domaine are Samuel and Lénaïc.

Food Match: Great as an aperitif. Also pairs well with white meats, fish, pastry, cheese (Comté) and goats' cheese.