Awards/Ratings

General critical consensus for Domaine Roulot Meursault 2021: Vinous (Neal Martin) ~90–92; Burghound ~90–92; Decanter reviews (for specific cuvées like Les Vireuils) up to 93; Wine Advocate reviews for Roulot 2021 range in the high 80s–90s

Tasting Note

Bright, mineral-driven Chardonnay: lemon zest, green apple, white flowers, hazelnut and wet stone with saline, floral lift and a focused, chalky finish. Precise and restrained with fine texture and citrus-tinged acidity.

Food Pairing

Western: roasted chicken with cream sauce, mushroom risotto, seared scallops, lobster thermidor, mild soft cheeses (Brie, Comté). Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed black cod, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, prawn tempura, mild Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method

Hand-harvested; gentle pneumatic pressing; native-yeast fermentation in oak barrels; élevage ~11–12 months in barrel (10–30% new oak), then racked to stainless steel for further aging; light lees contact and limited bâtonnage; malolactic usually completed.

Vineyard Info

Domaine Roulot (Jean‑Marc Roulot) of Meursault; family domaine run by Jean‑Marc since 1989, practicing organic/biodynamic-influenced viticulture and known for precise, mineral-driven Meursaults.