Roux Pere & Fils Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2022

Critical Acclaim: 96 pts Wine Enthusiast, 93 pts Wilfred Wong, 92 pts James Suckling

Winemaker's Tasting Notes: Limpid and brilliant, it exhibits silvery highlights. Its bouquet has strong aromas of ripe grapes. The wine is redolent of toasted almonds and hazelnuts in a floral (mayflower, elder, bracken, lime, verbena) and mineral (flint) setting. Butter, honey, and citrus fruits are also present. On the palate it is rich and fat with a cheerful and appealing taste of hazelnut. Unctuousness and freshness are in silky balance. Long and structured, it needs time to mature - this is a great white wine for laying down.

 "This wine exudes elegance from the start, with delicate yet expressive notes of ripe white peach, honeysuckle, fresh almonds, and acacia. The palate is impeccably balanced, unfolding soft layers of vibrant lemon and orange zest. Silky and refined, its round citrus profile is elevated by a whisper of oak spice, lending depth and sophistication to an already captivating profile."- Wine Enthusiast. 

"This chardonnay has attractive notes of lemon peel, nougat, brioche and spiced apples. Excellent energy on the palate with a lemony, tangy freshness to balance the full body." - James Suckling

"The 2022 Roux Père et Fils Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes is a luxurious and compelling white Burgundy, displaying a medium yellow hue and an inviting bouquet of ripe peaches, golden orchard fruits, and delicately toasted oak. On the palate, it delivers a powerful yet refined burst of stone fruit layered with subtle nutty richness and well-integrated oak nuances, creating a broad, textured, and elegantly persistent finish. To elevate your pairing in grand Meursault fashion, enjoy this wine with Homard rôti au beurre noisette et citron confit — roasted lobster finished with brown butter, preserved lemon, and a touch of fresh tarragon — a sophisticated dish whose lush, silky richness and savory citrus lift harmonize beautifully with the wine’s opulence, depth, and commanding presence."- Wilfred Wong. 

About the Winery: The excellent soils were planted with vines by the monks of Cîteaux as early as 1098. Meursault's appellation of origin status dates from 1937. The best soils are found at heights of 260-270 meters with exposures along an arc between east and south. They consist of Jurassic marls and marly-limestones. There are some patches of magnesian limestone. The ancient callovien limestone and argovien marls shave the crus.

Serving Suggestion: Its aromatic power and exceptional balance between fat and acidity give it a natural affinity with noble and fine-textured fish or meat, which it can match without overpowering. It performs a similar feat with joints of veal or poultry in white sauce, which are rendered sublime by the wine's unctuous texture and long, distinguished acidity. Still better are grilled lobster, crawfish, or king prawns in sauce – dishes whose aromatic intensity and crisp texture match the lively and supple balance of the wine. Even blue cheeses and goose liver take to it immediately.

Varietal: Chardonnay.