Meursault
Le Limozin 2022
Immediately adjacent to Volnay, the village of Meursault marks the beginning of
the great white wines of the Côte de Beaune.
Origin
With nearly 400 ha of vines Meursault stands out as one of Burgundy’s key appellations. Its vineyards almost always face east and cover gentle slopes. From among the approximately thirty vineyards that enjoy a prime location on the slope, some are known for their exceptional white “Villages” wines, such as Le Limozin which is a fine example with wines that often boast more substance than a Premier Cru.
"Limozin" is a very good example because it reveals as much, if not more, consistency than a Premier Cru. It is also nestled between two prestigious climates classified as premier cru "Les Genevrières" and "Les Charmes".
As is often the case in Burgundy, the vineyard names often refer to a geographical feature. “Limozin” refers to a stream that once flowed alongside the vineyard.
Viticulture
Grape variety: chardonnay
Soils: mostly silty.
Orientation: South/East
Surface area under vine: 0.338 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 60 hL/ha
Average age of the vine: 49 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 30 August 2022.
The grapes were handpicked.
At the winery: the whole bunches of grapes were gently pressed for 2½ hours. The temperature of the must was brought down to 12°C then was immediately transferred to barrels (450L), with no settling to preserve a maximum of lees.
Ageing
Maturation: aged for 18 months with no racking or stirring to bring out all of this wine’s minerality.40% new French oak.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time to impart a subtle, delicate touch of oak were used.
Bottling
Bottling: the wine was bentonite fined and very gently filtered before being bottled using gravity in March 2024.
Number of bottles: 2,836.
Vintage
Abundance and excellence!
Despite the drought, we saw consistent volumes combined with quality. Almost no sorting was required as the grapes were superb. The winemaking process went smoothly. Perfect conditions offering the potential for some very fine wines.
Ageing potential: From 7 to 10 years.
Awards
Guide RVF des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 - 93 points
JamesSuckling.com - 94 points
Tasting notes
The color is light yellow with bright, golden highlights. This wine develops intense, complex aromas of pear, lemon zest and fresh butter. On the palate, this full-bodied, persistent wine reveals roasted hazelnut flavors and lovely acidity.
