Size 750mL

DESCRIPTION

Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Average Age of the Vines: 39 years

WINEMAKING

Hand-harvested (date determined by ripeness levels). Entire grapes pressed in a pneumatic press. 24 hour decanting, followed by settling and putting into barrels. o Natural yeasts. Alcoholic fermentation. Temperature controlled. Complete malolactic fermentation. 15 months maturing on lees in oak barrels aged between 1 and 3 years. Final 3 months of maturing in steel vats to prepare wine for bottling. Fining if necessary. Lenticular filtering.

WINE

Les Charmes is considered the archetype of Meursault wines. This appellation is the largest of the Meursault Premier Crus. We own four plots, of which 70% are located in CharmesDessus. Les Charmes is a well-balanced wine with both the ampleness of the CharmesDessous and the minerality and elegance of the Charmes-Dessus.  Charming in appearance, it is both powerful and full-bodied with a soft and full finish.

Reviews:

93-95 Vinous

"The 2022 Meursault Charmes 1er Cru has a complex bouquet with enticing scents of lemon verbena, chamomile and orchard fruit, and a light nuttiness in the background. The ell-balanced palate has a fine bead of acidity, a light veneer of acacia honey, and a hint of ginger. Harmonious with real weight and elegance towards the finish. This is a beautifully crafted Meursault that should age effortlessly over the next 15-20 years.(NM)"