2022 Château de la Crée Meursault Les Grands Charrons Blanc

history of Château de la Crée

Château de la Crée is located in the village of Santenay, in the south of the Côte de Beaune. The estate owns and manages a number of renowned plots in various appellations, including Meursault. The focus is on terroir-driven wines that combine authenticity with finesse. Château de la Crée works with traditional Burgundian methods, combined with modern precision.

team and working method

The team at Château de la Crée works with a combination of sustainable vineyard methods, manual harvesting and careful selection. In the cellar, vinification is carried out at low temperatures and the wine is matured on the fine lees, with the aim of complexity, tension and balance. Small oak barrels are used, a limited number of which are new, to support the expression of the Chardonnay, not to dominate it.

Meursault region and climate

Meursault is located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune and is known for its chalky clay soils. The combination of a temperate continental climate, good sunshine and cool nights ensures slow and even ripening of the grapes. The soils in Les Grands Charrons – slightly higher to the west of the village – produce wines with tension, fine acidity and a recognisable mineral undertone.

Les Grands Charrons vineyard and grapes

Les Grands Charrons is a lieu-dit with an excellent reputation, located just outside the centre of Meursault. The Chardonnay vines are mature, resulting in smaller yields but greater concentration. The grapes are harvested by hand at optimum ripeness and taken directly to the cellar for low-pressure pressing.

A lieu-dit in Burgundy is an officially recognized, often centuries-old designation for a specific parcel within a vineyard area. The term literally means “named place” and refers to a geographically demarcated piece of land with its own historical name, often based on terrain features, location or use. A lieu-dit is smaller than an appellation and sometimes even part of a Premier or Grand Cru vineyard. Many lieu-dits in Burgundy have been known and mapped since the Middle Ages and a good example of this is this Meursault “Les Grands Charrons” which is a lieu-dit within the Meursault appellation.

vinification of the 2022 Les Grands Charrons

The must ferments naturally in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barriques. A small percentage of the barrels are new, to add structure without overpowering the fruit. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation and then matures on the fine lees for 12 to 16 months. Excessive batoning is deliberately avoided to maintain freshness and precision.

color, odor and flavor profile

The wine has a clear, light golden colour with green reflections. The nose reveals aromas of white flowers, lime, ripe pear, hazelnut and a subtle hint of brioche. On the palate it is medium-bodied with a refined structure, lively acidity and a mineral tension. The finish is clean and persistent, with notes of lemon peel, almond and a subtle woody note that is elegantly interwoven with the fruit.

why order this wine?

The 2022 Meursault Les Grands Charrons from Château de la Crée is an elegant, expressive and gastronomically versatile wine. It offers the classic richness of Meursault with a modern precision and freshness. Ideal for lovers of refined Chardonnay and for sommeliers looking for a wine with both power and finesse.

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wine and food pairings with 2022 Meursault Les Grands Charrons Blanc

• Baked sea bass with fennel and citrus peel
  The fresh acids and mineral undertones support the delicate fish structure and bring the citrus aromas to life.

• Grilled scallops with beurre blanc
  The creamy sauce and soft texture of the scallops perfectly match the texture and freshness of the wine.

• Ravioli with ricotta and lemon balm
  A light, refined combination in which the acidity of the wine refreshes the creamy filling.

• Goat cheese with grapefruit and roasted walnuts
  The salty freshness of the wine makes this dish lively and balanced with the combination of acids and fats.

• Asparagus with ham and hollandaise sauce
  The classic challenge is effortlessly carried by the soft acids and round structure of the wine.

• Chicken fillet with almond breading and lemon cream sauce
  The nutty and creamy elements of the dish complement the subtle woody notes and freshness of this Meursault.