white Wine
Meursault
“Les Narvaux”
This cuvée is a blend of three parcels located in the lieu-dit « Les Narvaux ». One of them which was abandonned because of the phylloxera was entirely cleared and re-planted by Vincent’s father in the 1970’s. Les Narvaux are always vinified apart from our other Meursault village cuvées since the location is particularly good and famous.
the vine
Grape varietal:
Chardonnay
Vineyard location:
On the top of the 1er Crus, on the hill tops, with southern/southeastern exposition
Soil type:
Stones and clay-limestone
Average age of the parcels:
Approximately 50 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 – 25% to 30% new barrels.
the wine
This bottle keeps the caracteristics of Meursault with a touch of minerality and a richer structure.
Tasting note:
The nose is powerful and well-balanced. The mouth has subtle white flowers, fresh butter and dry fruits notes, with citrus finale and a nice structure.
Ageing potentiel:
2 -8 years
Serving temperature:
12°C – 14°C
Wine pairing:
This Meursault matches very well with the typical Burgundian « jambon persillé », fish with cream sauce or roasted guinea fowl.
