The Bouchard Père & Fils Meursault Premier Cru 2018 is a beautifully aromatic wine with a perfumed nose of fruits and floral notes. On the palate, it expresses richness balanced by a lively, nervous edge. This wine pairs perfectly with fish or poultry in cream sauce and has great ageing potential, evolving well for 5 to 7 years or more. Made from Chardonnay, it reflects the exceptional terroir of Meursault, with soils composed of limestone and marl. Best served between 12°C to 14°C.

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As early as Cistercian times, white wines of exception were produced on this legendary 'terroir'. The numerous Premier Cru Climats of Meusault offer an incomparable variety of aromas, flavours and textures even if the exposure to the sun is globally the same.

Tasting Note: Very perfumed nose of fruits and flavours. Expresses its richness with a nervous hint, very pleasant wine. Good ageing potential.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 2018
Oak: French oak, followed by additional maturation in stainless steel
Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Soil: Limestone and marl
Exposition: East to south-east
Harvesting: Hand-picked in small 13kg crates with careful manual sorting
Vinification: Two-stage pressing, followed by fermentation and maturation in French oak. The wine is then finished in stainless steel before bottle ageing.
Region: Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Classification: Meursault Premier Cru

Serving Temperature: 12–14°C
Decanting: 30 minutes
Food Pairing: Fish in cream sauce, scallops, shellfish, roast poultry, chicken with morels and creamy mushroom dishes.