Domaine Roulot Meursault 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Roulot
Label Name:
 
Meursault
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Generally praised by major critics: Wine Advocate ~90 (William Kelley, 2020) for the village Meursault 2018; Burghound reviews ~90; Decanter and other reviewers score specific Roulot lieux‑dits 91–94; widely acclaimed for precision and aging potential

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and green apple with white peach, blanched almond and brioche; mineral, saline undertones, satiny mid‑palate, racy acidity and a focused, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with herb butter, lobster or scallops with beurre blanc, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, seared salmon sushi, tempura prawns, Cantonese roasted pork or rich soy‑glazed fish.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit; gentle pneumatic pressing; indigenous‑yeast fermentation in French oak barrels (partial new oak ~10–30%); élevage 11–18 months with limited bâtonnage and malolactic conversion; minimal intervention to emphasize terroir.

Vineyard Info
Historic family domaine in Meursault (≈15 ha), led by Jean‑Marc Roulot; renowned for precise, single‑plot Chardonnay bottlings and a terroir‑driven approach, using organic/sustainable vineyard practices.