Description
Expert Reviews – Vintage 2022
Neal Martin of VInous writes 90-92 Points | The 2022 Meursault Les Chevalires is matured in 25% new oak 350-liter barrels in order to reduce the wood impact. It is taut and focused on the nose, quite understated at first, with touches of almond and hazelnut. The palate is well-balanced, with impressive concentration on the entry. Quite spicy on the mid-palate with tangy marmalade and ginger, this fans out in a pleasing fashion towards the finish. Drinking 2025 to 2035.
Bruce Sanderson of Wine Spectator writes 93 Points |Aromas and flavors of white flowers, citronella and hazelnut cream abound, backed by lively acidity. Lip-smacking and fresh, this white persists on the toasty, smoky finish. Drink now through 2028.
Winemaker Description
Known to offer a magical balance of smoothness and freshness, Meursault’s quality is hard to rival. The village lies in the middle of Cte de Beaune, just south of Volnay. Meursault is said to mean mouses jump because in the past the plots producing Pinot Noir and those producing Chardonnay were no more than a mouses jump from one another. Today the village is almost exclusively Chardonnay. A tiny bit of Pinot Noir is produced here with the best coming from Les Santenots on its northern side near Volnay.
While there are no Grands Crus, Meursaults numerous acclaimed Premiers Crus can compete with any other top-notch white Burgundy. Some to know are Les Perrires, Les Genevrires, Les Charmes, Le Poruzot, Les Bouchres and Les Gouttes dOr.
Meursault produces outstanding village level wines as well. In general great Premiers Crus and even village level Meursault (Chardonnay) have enticing aromas of lime peel, tropical fruit, crushed rocks, spice and hazelnut. On the palate there is a wonderful balance of brightness and a seductive length with flavors of white peach, pineapple and citrus.
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