Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Domaine Roulot |
Label Name: | Meursault Luchets |
Vintage: | 2005 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Positive reviews from Burgundy critics — Burghound (Jul 2008) praised its exotic fruit, toasted oak framing and intense finish. Luchets vintages commonly receive ~88–92 points from critics (Burghound, Vinous, Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate) depending on year
Tasting Note
Citrus and white peach with hazelnut/toasted-almond notes, a stony mineral core, subtle vanilla/oak and saline lift. Medium-plus body, bright acidity and a long, cream-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: lobster with drawn butter, seared scallops, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, creamy pasta. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, steamed ginger‑scallion fish, tempura, sushi (salmon/toro), mild Thai or Chinese dishes with umami.
Production Method
Barrel-fermented Chardonnay with lees aging and bâtonnage, partial malolactic fermentation and élevage in French oak (approx. 20% new) for ~11–18 months; traditional Burgundian winemaking.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Roulot, family domaine run by Jean‑Marc Roulot since 1989; founded early 19th century. Les Luchets is a Meursault lieu‑dit (≈1.03 ha) within the domaine’s holdings.