2023 Château de Meursault Clos du Château Bourgogne Chardonnay

The origins of Château de Meursault date back to the 11th century. The Château has a rich history and has had many owners. In 1973, the Château was purchased by André Boisseaux. At the end of 2012, this Burgundian gem was acquired by the Halley family, who continue to manage these beautiful vineyards to this day. Unusually for the region, the house was named after the village where the now world-famous wines bearing the Meursault name originate. The estate's vineyards are spread across 60 hectares in the Côte de Beaune, encompassing villages such as Aloxe-Corton, Savigny-Lès-Beaune, Corton, Beaune, Volnay, Pommard, Meursault, and Puligny-Montrachet. The impressive cellars of Château Meursault date from the 12th, 14th, and 16th centuries and were owned by the monks. These cellars can hold 700,000 bottles and more than 2,000 barrels of wine.

The Clos du Château is the signature of the estate. The Clos receives special attention due to its location in the castle park and is regarded as the Ambassador of the wines of Château de Meursault. It is vinified and aged like all the great white wines of Château de Meursault. Each plot is pressed, vinified, and aged separately. In this way, all the typical characteristics of each terroir are reflected. After pressing, the juice rests for 12 hours and subsequently undergoes alcoholic fermentation in wooden barrels. The duration of aging in wooden barrels depends on the vintage and the terroir of each individual wine. The wines of Château de Meursault are of great class and ideally suited to accompany festive and gastronomic dinners.

The Château de Meursault "Clos du Château" comes from the vineyard in front of the Château, where the vines were planted in 1973. Vielle vignes, therefore, which provide extra concentration and flavor. This is best showcased with fish in rich sauces and grilled vegetables. The color is brilliant yellow. The nose is expressive with citrus notes. The taste is fresh and generous, with beautiful, fine oak notes that add length to the palate.

FUN FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab, you will find the official factsheet for this fine wine. We will automatically send this to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address.

WINE AND FOOD SUGGESTIONS

• Grilled lobster with garlic butter sauce

  • The rich texture of the wine and the subtle oak influence pair perfectly with the buttery sauce and the sweet lobster meat.

• Roast chicken with creamy mushroom sauce

  • The full body of the Chardonnay supports the creaminess of the dish and brings out the best in the earthy mushrooms.

• Ravioli with ricotta, spinach and sage butter

  • The buttery character of the wine pairs beautifully with the sage butter and the soft filling of the ravioli.

• Pan-fried turbot or halibut with lemon butter and capers

  • The minerality and acidity of the wine keep the dish fresh, while the full structure is a good counterpoint to the rich fish.

• Ripe, soft rind cheese such as Chaource or Brie de Meaux

  • The creaminess of the cheese is beautifully balanced by the fresh acidity and light woody notes of the wine.