Michel Bouzereau Meursault 1er Cru Blagny 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Bouzereau
Label Name:
 
Meursault 1er Cru Blagny
Vintage:
 
2022
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
Reviewed by Decanter (single tasting). producer profile and viticulture from Domaine Michel Bouzereau sources; Blagny terroir references

Tasting Note
Bright lemon‑curd and white‑peach fruit, acacia florals, flinty mineral lift, creamy mid‑palate, vibrant acidity and saline, long precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, pan‑fried chanterelles, salmon with sorrel, roast poultry, triple‑cream cheeses. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura prawns, steamed sea bass, Cantonese‑style roast chicken, sushi (fatty tuna).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, whole‑cluster pressing; fermented and aged in French oak barrels (≈30% new); full malolactic conversion; 12–18 months on fine lees.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine (seven generations). Jean‑Baptiste Bouzereau manages the estate since 1999; ~11–12 ha across Meursault/Puligny; practices sustainable/organic and biodynamic‑influenced viticulture.