Meursault Charmes Premier Cru 2018
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France / Burgundy
Meursault is the center of four communes that make up the Côte des Blancs, named for the predominantly white wines produced there. The soils of Les Charmes are richer and heavier than the soils of Les Perrières, just above it on the slope, making Les Charmes the more typical, masculine Meursault. The Chardonnay grapes are fermented and matured in oak barrels for a total of 15 to 18 months.
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2018 vintage
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2018 vintage
Harvest Note
This was a somewhat turbulent growing season. Lack of soil moisture and a poor fruit set diminished the harvest volumes.
Tasting Note
Classic aromas of citrus zest and wet stones touched with roasted hazelnut are present, while on the palate this is sleek, refined and very long.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Meursault Premier Cru AOP
PH: 3.15
ACIDITY: 4.13 g/l
ABV: 13.73%
AGING: In oak casks, 30% new, for 16 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Partial
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.2 g/L
Unique Selling Points
- Les Charmes is among the most well-known terroirs of Meursault
- Consistently a favorite white in the Jadot range, prized for its elegance and length
- Will age effortlessly for years yet also accessible young
"My aim is to craft enchanting wines that taste of the great diversity of Burgundy."
Frederic Barnier, Winemaker
About the Grape
Chardonnay
Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.
