Awards/Ratings

Vinous 94/100 (positive review cited); Jasper Morris 91–93; Burghound 89–92; Robert Parker ~90

Tasting Note

Austere, finely delineated Meursault: saline, marine minerality with frangipane, grilled walnut, orange zest, nectarine and ripe orchard fruits; taut, precise and quite full-bodied with a lemongrass-tinged finish.

Food Pairing

Western: roasted lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken with mushroom cream sauce, soft-ripened cheeses (Brie/Comté), foie gras. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, sushi (fatty tuna), Chinese steamed sole with ginger and scallion.

Production Method

Hand-harvested Chardonnay; ambient-yeast fermentation, partial élevage in oak barrels (small percentage new), minimal lees stirring, barrel aging ~12 months then additional élevage in tank.

Vineyard Info

Domaine Jean‑Marc Roulot — family estate dating to 1820; Jean‑Marc took over in 1989. Converted to organic from 1999 and practicing biodynamic principles; focuses on precise, terroir-driven Meursault village and premier-cru sites.