Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Arnaud Ente
Label Name:
 
Meursault Petits Charrons
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.99%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Other vintages have earned high marks (e. g. , Jasper Morris 95 for 2019; Wine Advocate/Parker scores ~93 for several vintages)

Tasting Note
Crisp lemon and white pear with white flowers, blanched almond, toasted brioche and saline minerality. Medium-full, precise texture with bright acidity and a long, racy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, lobster with beurre blanc, creamy mushroom pasta, soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert). Asian: sushi/nigiri, tempura prawns, miso-glazed black cod, lightly spiced Thai coconut seafood curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressing; native-yeast fermentation; aged ~11–12 months in oak (max ~15–20% new) then several months in stainless steel. Bottled without fining or filtration; organic/biodynamic practices in the vineyard.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Arnaud Ente (est. early 1990s) is a micro-producer in Meursault (~4–4.8 ha), known for low yields, meticulous viticulture and highly refined Chardonnays; certified organic practices and biodynamic approaches implemented in recent years.