Domaine Roulot Meursault 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Roulot
Label Name:
 
Meursault
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris 91–93; Vinous (Neal Martin) 88–89; Wine Advocate 88–90; Burghound notes ~90; Decanter reviews (e. g. , Vireuils) high praise for 2020

Tasting Note
Crisp lemon and lime, white flowers and orchard pear, toasted hazelnut and subtle oak, with bright minerality and a long, chiseled finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted chicken, lobster with butter, grilled salmon, creamy risotto, mushroom dishes; Asian: miso‑glazed cod, richer sushi (tuna), tempura, Thai green curry, pork bao.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, organic/biodynamic viticulture; gentle whole-bunch pressing; barrel fermentation and élevage on fine lees with limited new French oak, plus some ceramic/foudre use.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded 1830; Jean‑Marc Roulot runs ~15 ha focused on Meursault and Premier Crus, known for precision and terroir-driven whites.