Michelot Meursault Sous la Velle 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Michelot
Label Name:
 
Meursault Sous la Velle
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Meursault, Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris 91 (professional review); retailer tasting notes note 12. 9–13. drinking window often cited ~2024–2034

Tasting Note
Elegant Meursault: pear, white peach, citrus blossom, and baking spice with saline/mineral lift, creamy mid-palate and a long, refined, slightly nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with beurre blanc, grilled scallops, creamy pasta, soft cheeses (Brie, Comté). Asian: miso‑glazed cod, tempura prawns, steamed lobster, milder Thai coconut fish curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay, direct pressing, native-yeast fermentation partly in oak (approx. 12–18 months, ~15% new oak), malolactic carried out; light fining/filtration practices vary.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michelot is a multi‑generation, family estate in Meursault (c.19 ha) led by Nicolas Mestre; known for classic, elegant Meursault village and premier‑cru bottlings.