Michel Bouzereau Meursault les Tessons 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Bouzereau
Label Name:
 
Meursault les Tessons
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Positive reviews from critics: Allen Meadows (Burghound) noted chiseled, mineral-driven flavors and long finish; Jasper Morris/InsideBurgundy ~88–91 for the 2021 village Tessons; general vintage drinking window often cited 2024–2033

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay: green apple, citrus zest, acacia blossom and toasted almond; chiseled mid-palate, saline minerality and a long, racy, borderline bone-dry finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with lemon-herbs, mushroom risotto, buttery lobster or grilled sea bass; Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, sushi (richer cuts), Thai green curry with seafood.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; pneumatic pressing, native-yeast fermentation and élevage in oak barrels (approx. 16–18 months, ~20–25% new oak) with lees ageing and restrained bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine in Meursault (7 generations); ~12–13 ha focused on Chardonnay; run by Jean-Baptiste Bouzereau using low-intervention/sustainable methods and traditional barrel élevage.