Domaine Michelot - Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2020

Keywords : Richness / Elegance / Minerality

The wine : Located mid-slope on the border between Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, this 1er Cru Charmes shows its best in this cuvée from the Michelot family. The balance is charming between ripe citrus, white fruits, hazelnut, vanilla, and a deliciously buttery texture. A nectar with delightful length that nevertheless retains great drinkability thanks to subtle mineral notes. A Meursault of the highest level!

Volume : 75cl

Type : White wine

Grape variety : 100% Chardonnay

AOC : Meursault 1er Cru

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be kept until 2035

Serving temperature : 11-13°C

The estate : Family-owned property for now 6 generations, the Michelot estate covers 19 hectares, almost all of which are in AOC Meursault. Today, Nicolas Mestre is at the head of this renowned house, possessing a significant terroir of prestigious premier crus. While all the wines are aged in oak barrels for about 1 year, few new barrels are used in order not to excessively mark the wines with wood and to preserve beautiful balances with the fruit. The Mestre family offers us a range of great wines enjoying a very high level and great qualitative consistency.