white Wine
Meursault 1er Cru
“Goutte d’Or”
Meursault 1er Cru Goutte d’Or is one of the smallest appellations of the village with a total surface of approximately 5 hectares. Our Goutte d’Or parcel was inherited by Vincent from his father.
the vine
Grape varietal:
Chardonnay
Vineyard location:
On hill-sides, south, south-east exposition
Soil type:
Clay-limestone
Average age of the parcels:
Approximately 30 years
Viticultural methods:
The soils are tilled, vines pruned in guyot simple, de-budding adapted to the age of the vineyard and its vigor, sustainable agriculture, manual harvest.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification:
The grapes are pressed, then racked in temperature controlled tanks for 24 hours. No artificial yeasts added, exclusively indigenous yeasts to maintain the typicity of the terroir and of the vintage. Fermentation in barrels at the natural temperature of the cellar.
Ageing:
The wine is bottled after 15-18 months of aging on the lees. Racking occurs after the malolactic fermentation. Filtration if necessary according to the vintage. Bottling at the domaine.
The barrels:
100% oak – 30% new barrels
the wine
You cannot avoid comparing this wine with its beautiful name : golden drop. This wine is pure and delicate, with a well-balanced and harmonious palate.
Tasting note:
The nose is delicate, with floral and woody aromas. The mouth is full and fruity with toasted bread notes.
Ageing potentiel:
5 – 15 years
Serving temperature:
12°C – 14°C
Wine pairing:
This wine goes perfectly well with noble fishes, shellfish, sea bass.
