Product: Joseph Drouhin Meursault 2011 -Chardonnay white wine
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Alcohol percentage: 13 abv
Vintage: 2011
Rating: 90/100 clarification here
Price: Reg. $61.99
Web Only Sale: $47.29
28% discount on 12 bottles for $535.08
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Details
The 2011 Meursault Village is a blend of fruit sourced from about eight contracted growers. It is rather close on the nose with light, slightly resinous scents. The palate is nicely balanced and, though soft in texture, it offers good weight. It needs to dial up the attack and tension on the finish.
Vineyard
The site is located a few kilometres south of Beaune, in the celebrated territory of Côte des Blancs (Slope of the Whites).
History & tradition: Meursault is certainly one of the oldest villages in Burgundy. The camp of Mont Milan, above the present village, was erected and settled in Neolithic times (2,500 BC), before being occupied by the Gauls (500BC) and then the Romans. It was finally abandoned for the present location of the village built during the Gallo-Roman period, at which time the name Muris Saltus (Meursault) was given to it.
Soil: different types of soil are found: deep and colourful around the village, clearer and lighter at mid-slope and nearly white and very rocky in the upper reaches of the appellation.
Vinification
Pressing: very slow so as to respect fruit. Juices from the very last pressings are not retained.
No yeasts or enzymes are used. The wine goes directly into barrels after decanting of white wine to reduce sediment.
Ageing
Type: in barrels (25% in new oak).
Length: 12 months.
Throughout the ageing process, decisions are taken only after careful tasting evaluation. The data obtained is then completed through technical analysis. As with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the true expression of terroir and character of the vintage.
Winemaker’s note
A refined wine, well appreciated in the whole world. A beautiful golden colour and a great aromatic palette: honey, linden flower, hazelnut butter, sometimes even chamomile or hawthorn. On the palate it has a silky roundness. It is long on the aftertaste, with flavours of yellow plum and gingerbread.
Vintage
At present, the wines are full of aromas with a beautiful freshness.
They are well-balanced with a good acidity level, and show a great potential.
Serving
Temperature: 13°C (55°F).
Cellaring: 4 to 15 years.
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What do the ratings mean?
| Score | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 95–100 | A classic great wine |
| 90–94 | An outstanding wine of superior character and style |
| 85–89 | A very good wine with special qualities |
| 80-84 | A good solid, well-made wine |
| 75–79 | A mediocre wine, drinkable but may have minor flaws |
| 50–74 | Not recommended |
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