Domaine Roulot Meursault 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Roulot
Label Name:
 
Meursault
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
General critical consensus for Domaine Roulot Meursault 2021: Vinous (Neal Martin) ~90–92; Burghound ~90–92; Decanter reviews (for specific cuvées like Les Vireuils) up to 93; Wine Advocate reviews for Roulot 2021 range in the high 80s–90s

Tasting Note
Bright, mineral-driven Chardonnay: lemon zest, green apple, white flowers, hazelnut and wet stone with saline, floral lift and a focused, chalky finish. Precise and restrained with fine texture and citrus-tinged acidity.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken with cream sauce, mushroom risotto, seared scallops, lobster thermidor, mild soft cheeses (Brie, Comté). Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed black cod, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, prawn tempura, mild Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; gentle pneumatic pressing; native-yeast fermentation in oak barrels; élevage ~11–12 months in barrel (10–30% new oak), then racked to stainless steel for further aging; light lees contact and limited bâtonnage; malolactic usually completed.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Roulot (Jean‑Marc Roulot) of Meursault; family domaine run by Jean‑Marc since 1989, practicing organic/biodynamic-influenced viticulture and known for precise, mineral-driven Meursaults.