Between the delicacy of the fruit and the rigour of the craft, the Burgundy Pinot Noir 2023, Domaine du Château de Meursault delivers a clear interpretation of the Côte d’Or’s flagship grape. Born from three climats located between Savigny-lès-Beaune and Pommard, Aux Boutières, Sorbins and Croquamot, this red Burgundy AOC combines uprightness, freshness and tactile sensuality. The nose opens with redcurrant and morello cherry, evoking a basket of freshly picked red fruits, while the palate, juicy and taut, wraps the mouth with measured softness. This cuvée is aimed at fans of airy Pinots, those seeking a clean framework and polished tannins, as well as epicures who want a bottle that is both accessible when young and highly expressive. Thanks to its precision, careful élevage and aromatic depth, it gracefully accompanies a meal course after course without weighing down the conversation. The estate’s signature, blending exactness and attention to detail, is expressed here in a contemporary take on Burgundian classicism. Rated 90/100 by James Suckling, this cuvée confirms the evident know-how that enhances the fruit without overpowering it, and celebrates the calm elegance typical of Pinot Noir.

Blend and vinification

Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this Burgundy AOC comes from a blend of three parcels located between Savigny-lès-Beaune and Pommard, on brown clay-limestone soils that give the wine its mineral backbone and sap vigour. Hand-harvested grapes ensure careful berry selection and preservation of integrity. After de-stemming, a cold pre-fermentation maceration of 15–18 days promotes the extraction of delicate aromas and a luminous colour while respecting the grape’s finesse. The alcoholic fermentation, carried out over 5–6 days, is managed precisely to preserve the fruit’s crunch. The 15 months in barrels, with 33% new and the remainder in one- to two-wine barrels, adds dimensionality to the texture, softens the tannic frame and wraps the bouquet in a fine oak touch without ever dominating it. A sustainable approach in the vineyard and a measured cellar practice allow the wine to express its terroir with honesty and distinction.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: bright and clear, suggesting an elegant structure, a wine focused on fruit purity and linear precision.
• Nose: a burst of red fruits led by redcurrant and morello cherry. Scents are sharply defined in a fresh, crunchy register, subtly lifted by élevage which brings roundness without weight.
• Palate: juicy attack, generous mid-palate, supple tannins with a fine grain. The finish, silky and extended, asserts itself by its mouthwatering freshness and balance, offering excellent drinkability.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Burgundy Pinot Noir between 15 and 17°C to preserve aromatic clarity and fruit liveliness. A 30-minute opening before serving lets the bouquet unfold and the texture harmonise. Prefer large tulip-shaped glasses to channel the Pinot Noir’s expression and reveal its structure. Store the bottle away from light, on its side, in a temperature-stable cellar. This cuvée can be enjoyed now for its youthful brightness and will gain nuances with a little aeration over the course of the meal.

Food pairings

• Delicate appetizers: parsleyed ham, poultry rillettes, airy gougères that converse with the fruit’s freshness.
• Starters: rabbit terrine, warm mushroom salad, œufs en meurette for a delicate Burgundian echo.
• Main courses: roast poultry, veal fillet, lightly seared duck breast, short jus and seasonal vegetable garnishes.
• Cheeses: young comté, brillat-savarin, fresh tomme, to keep the conversation on finesse and fruit.
• Vegetable cuisine: pea risotto, thin vegetable tart, creamy herb polenta, to highlight the cuvée’s gourmand drive.

Occasions

This Burgundy Pinot Noir 2023 is the natural companion for:

• Friendly dinners where fruit purity livens the table without overwhelming it.
• A Sunday lunch centred on roast poultry with simply glazed vegetables.
• A thoughtful gift for a lover of precise, easy-drinking Pinots.

Characteristics

• Name : Burgundy Pinot Noir 2023, Domaine du Château de Meursault
• Appellation : Bourgogne AOC
• Type : Red wine, 100% Pinot Noir
• Parcel origins : Aux Boutières, Sorbins, Croquamot, between Savigny-lès-Beaune and Pommard
• Soils : brown clay-limestone
• Viticulture : sustainable, hand-harvested grapes
• Vinification : de-stemming, cold pre-fermentation maceration 15–18 days, alcoholic fermentation 5–6 days
• Aging : 15 months in barrels, including 33% new, completed with one- to two-wine barrels
• Service : 15–17°C, 30 minutes opening recommended
• Rating : 90/100 by James Suckling