Michel Bouzereau Meursault les Grands Charrons 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Bouzereau
Label Name:
 
Meursault les Grands Charrons
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:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 92; Jasper Morris ~90; recommended drinking window varies by vendor (generally 2024–2035)

Tasting Note
Citrus zest, white flowers and ripe pear with toasted hazelnut, saline flint and a hint of Szechuan pepper. Vibrant acidity, textured mid‑palate and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with beurre blanc, roasted chicken with morels, mushroom risotto, Comté or Gruyère cheeses. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, steamed sea bass with ginger & scallions, soy‑butter scallops, delicate sushi (e.g., toro).

Production Method
Whole‑cluster pressing, native‑yeast fermentation; barrel aging ~12 months in French oak (≈20% new) then 2–4 months in tank; aged on fine lees with occasional bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils is a multi‑generation family estate in Meursault producing focused, low‑intervention Burgundies from old vines on limestone‑rich soils.