Varietal
Tasting notes
Colour: bright yellow gold.
Nose: frank and pleasant aromas of pear and white peach.
Palate: a lively attack on citrus fruits followed by flavours of vanilla, wood and fruits. A rich, round yet refined wine with a long and straight finish.
Food and wine pairing
Serve and enjoy with delicate fish (perch with a creamy sauce) or white meats, poultry, grilled lobster, crayfish, gambas, blue cheeses and foie gras !
Serving suggestions
Serve ideally at a temperature of between 12 and 14°C. (55-57°F.).
Ageing potential
A great Burgundy that will keep in the cellar for at least 8 years in good conditions.
Origins
This village appellation from the Côte de Beaune,marks along with Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault one tip of the Golden Triangle. This area produces one of the most famous white wines in Burgundy, which represent about 2/3 of the total production. Meursault takes its name from the village of Meursault. The vineyards extend over 396 hectares of which 96% produce white wine and 27% are ranked as Premier Cru.
The Premier Cru “Le Porusot” covers about 10 hectares and enjoys a south-eastern exposure, which is perfect for a maximum amount of sunlight. There is an abundance of white marl which is ideal for this grape variety. The name "Porusot" comes from the very nature of the soil; indeed, the word is a regional way of naming a place covered with rocks. It is the diminutive of Porroux which finds its origin in the latin word "Petrosa" (stony place).
Vinification and maturing
The grapes are harvested by hand, then sorted in the vat room before being softly pressed to extract the best quality juice. Vinification in oak barrels to bring out all the natural characteristics found in this appellation: fatness, richness and aromas. Matured in the same barrels (30% new) for 18 months, with regular stirring of the lees to bring out all the smoothness.
Vintage : 2022
The Weather : Uncertain conditions, but mild in the end throughout the season!
The harvest, running from 25 August to 16 September. The grapes were beautifully healthy, with varying degrees of ripeness depending on the exposure.
Balanced, honest white wines. Maturing ought to bring just the right degree of roundness to red wines with varying qualities, depending on the maturity of each plot. We have both sophisticated, fruity red wines with a good Burgundy tension as well as rich, warmer ones.
A pleasant vintage in terms of quality with excellent yields for both whites and reds. The vinification choices have been crucial as to whether to favour acidity or the alcoholic degree.
