Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Domaine Roulot |
Label Name: | Meursault |
Vintage: | 2020 |
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: | 12-14°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris 91–93; Vinous (Neal Martin) 88–89; Wine Advocate 88–90; Burghound notes ~90; Decanter reviews (e. g. , Vireuils) high praise for 2020
Tasting Note
Crisp lemon and lime, white flowers and orchard pear, toasted hazelnut and subtle oak, with bright minerality and a long, chiseled finish.
Food Pairing
Roasted chicken, lobster with butter, grilled salmon, creamy risotto, mushroom dishes; Asian: miso‑glazed cod, richer sushi (tuna), tempura, Thai green curry, pork bao.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, organic/biodynamic viticulture; gentle whole-bunch pressing; barrel fermentation and élevage on fine lees with limited new French oak, plus some ceramic/foudre use.
Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded 1830; Jean‑Marc Roulot runs ~15 ha focused on Meursault and Premier Crus, known for precision and terroir-driven whites.