Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, hazelnut, white flower, apple

Palate: lemon, brioche, butter, mineral

A rounded, accessible Meursault with citrus, hazelnut and a soft, buttery finish.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Chaource Our pick Chaource is creamy and lightly salted, with mushroom and cream notes. A village white from Meursault, Puligny or Chassagne, full-bodied and oak-aged with high acidity, is round enough for the cream and fresh enough to clean it.

How to serve Meursault Village

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Poulet de Bresse a la creme, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A negociant Meursault, the entry to the house's white range.

  1. 1750House founded

Facts

Producer
Bouchard Aine et Fils · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
Village (Meursault, AOC)
Oak
Around 12 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 35 to 60 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Meursault Village

What does Meursault Village taste like?

On the nose, citrus, hazelnut, white flower, apple. On the palate, lemon, brioche, butter, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A rounded, accessible Meursault with citrus, hazelnut and a soft, buttery finish.

When should I drink Meursault Village?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Meursault Village?

Poulet de Bresse a la creme is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua and Aged Comte. The prized Bresse chicken in cream sauce mirrors a barrel-aged Meursault's weight and nut-and-butter palate.

What grapes are in Meursault Village?

The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Meursault, AOC).

Tags

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