1er Cru Les Cent-Vignes Château de Meursault Beaune 1er Cru AOP 2022

Beaune Premier Cru Les Cent-Vignes du Château de Meursault, produced from a 1.95-hectare plot at the top of the slope, with an easterly exposure, on sandy clay-limestone soil. Pinot noir vinified with cold pre-fermentative maceration, aged 15 months in barrels, 33% of which are new. Aromas of red fruits, a fleshy texture and silky tannins.

What terroir is 1er Cru Les Cent-Vignes Château de Meursault Beaune 1er Cru AOP 2022 produced on?

This Beaune Premier Cru comes from the Les Cent-Vignes vineyard, a 1.95-hectare plot located at the top of the slope, with an easterly exposure, on sandy clay-limestone soil. The name of the lieu-dit comes from “En Sanvignes,” a Gallo-Roman village that became “Cent Vignes” over time.

How is 1er Cru Les Cent-Vignes Château de Meursault Beaune 1er Cru AOP 2022 vinified and aged?

The bunches are sorted by hand before destemming, then the berries undergo optical sorting to retain only the finest. The cold pre-fermentative maceration lasts 15 to 18 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation for 5 to 6 days, with alternating pump-overs and punch-downs for gentle extraction. Aging on the lees continues for 15 months, in new barrels to the extent of 33% and in one- to two-wine barrels.

What is the tasting profile of 1er Cru Les Cent-Vignes Château de Meursault Beaune 1er Cru AOP 2022?

The nose reveals powerful aromas of red fruits, notably cherry. The palate presents a fleshy texture, silky tannins and a beautiful length.

What dishes pair with 1er Cru Les Cent-Vignes Château de Meursault Beaune 1er Cru AOP 2022?

This wine pairs with a pea risotto or rack of lamb.

At what temperature should 1er Cru Les Cent-Vignes Château de Meursault Beaune 1er Cru AOP 2022 be served?

This wine can be aged for 12 to 15 years.