Côte de Beaune
Meursault Perrières
Premier Cru - Domaine
The stony soil to which the vines cling inspired the name of this exceptional climat: Perrières. This Premier Cru has long been highly appreciated for its finesse and purity. Back in the mid-nineteenth century, the oenologist M. de Vergnette wrote in a study that ‘After the true Montrachet, I know of no white wine so exquisite’. Later, Dr Lavalle listed it as Tête de cuvée in his 1855 classification.
Grape varietiy
Chardonnay
Soil
Clay and sandy loam. Marly limestone.
Exposure
East / South-East
Surface area
0,34 hectares
Terroir
— The word Perrière connotes stone and quarries.
— This terroir is rich in limestone pebbles.
Expertise
— HARVEST: Manual, in small crates of 13 kg. Meticulous sorting of each bunch.
— VINIFICATION: Whole bunch pressing with a cycle of 2 to 3 hours to select the best juices.
— AGEING: 25 to 30% in new French oak casks, 16 to 20 months depending on the vintage, with the last 3 to 4 months in foudres (large capacity tuns).
— MATURATION: The Bastions cellars of the former Château de Beaune provide ideal natural ambient conditions for maturing Premiers Crus.
Tasting
— Complex bouquet combining floral notes with delicate hints of wood. Ample yet subtle, it exudes personality on the palate.
— Its highly pronounced spring confers great freshness, a guarantee of good ageing potential.