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

Awards/Ratings
g. , 2017 Charmes) received high review scores (≈93–95 WA). Retailer tasting notes and merchant scores vary

Tasting Note
Rich, ripe orchard and citrus fruit with white flowers, toasted hazelnut, butter and brioche notes, backed by saline minerality and fine oak; creamy mid-palate and long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster or scallops with beurre blanc, roasted chicken with cream sauce, foie gras, soft cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, steamed lobster with ginger, richer sushi (eel, fatty tuna).

Production Method
Hand-harvested, pneumatic whole-cluster pressing; native-yeast fermentation and malo in French oak; aged 12–18 months in barrels (c.20–30% new); organic viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Fabien Coche — family domaine dating to 1940 based in Meursault. ~11–12 ha holdings across Meursault and neighbouring villages; moved to organic certification from 2020 harvest.