In the glass
Aroma: citrus, hazelnut, white flower, apple
Palate: lemon, brioche, butter, mineral
A rounded Meursault with citrus, hazelnut and a soft, buttery, mineral finish.
What it pairs with
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Poulet de Bresse a la creme
The prized Bresse chicken in cream sauce mirrors a barrel-aged Meursault's weight and nut-and-butter palate. -
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish. -
Aged Comte
Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.
How to serve Meursault Village
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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 in the Olivier Leflaive range.
- 1984 — Negociant founded
Facts
- Producer
- Olivier Leflaive Freres
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Village (Meursault, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 12 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 95 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
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 Meursault with citrus, hazelnut and a soft, buttery, mineral 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).