Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes

Domaine Rougeot Père et Fils

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Type

White Wine

Appellation

Meursault 1er Cru

Variety

Chardonnay

Les Charmes is one of the emblematic vineyards of Meursault. It is known for producing rich, powerful, and aromatic wines. This cuvée will benefit from 4-5 years in bottle before it becomes fully expressive in the glass.

Viticulture
Vineyard name

Les Charmes

Soil type

Limestone and marl

Vine age50-55 years
Vineyard size0.38 ha
ExpositionSouth / Southeast
Altitude230 m
Vinification

Handpicked, whole cluster pneumatic direct press, cold settling over two days, alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts an malolactic fermentation in barrel. Racking in steel tanks for blending and rest for a month before filtration and bottling.

Elevage18 months in new oak barrels (20%) and 1 to 3-year-old barrels (80%) without lees stirring.
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Fining/FilteringUnfined / Filtered