A brilliantly consistent performer over the last three decades, this domaine, can point, by way of explanation, to a clutch of fine Meursault premier cru and village holdings and a family-inspired ethic of professionalism which informs all aspects of vineyard and cellar work. After an interregnum following his father’s death, winemaking duties were taken up by son Jean-Marc who expanded the domaine via a white Monthelie and premier cru Meursault Bouchères, upgraded cellar cooling equipment, and steadily pushed back bottling dates, allowing the wines longer lees contact in barrel. These changes translate into wines which have gained density and flavour definition without losing the domaine’s signature fresh, zesty flavours.
Jean-Marc Roulot is following in his father’s footsteps (we have fond – if rather hazy memories of Guy’s pear brandy) and is using his family still to make a beautifully packaged range of liqueurs, eaux-de-vie & spirits.
These wines are offered on an allocation basis.
General information
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Country
France
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Region
Meaursault, Côte d'Or, Burgundy
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Total holdings
16ha
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Winemaker
Jean-Marc Roulot
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Established
Late 1950s
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Cultivation
Organic (certified 2013)
Wines produced
| Wine | Grapetype(s) | Vine age | Soil type | Vineyard area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourgogne Aligoté | Aligoté | 50 years old | Clay & Limestone | 1.2ha |
| Bourgogne Blanc | Chardonnay | 40 years old | Clay & limestone | 4.45ha |
| Meursault Les Luchets | Chardonnay | 30 years old | Clay & limestone | 1.02ha |
| Meursault Les Tillets | Chardonnay | 40 years old | Clay & limestone | 0.48ha |
| Meursault Vireuils | Chardonnay | 60 years old | Clay & limestone | 0.66ha |
| Meursault Meix Chavaux | Chardonnay | 50 years old | Clay & limestone | 0.95ha |
| Meursault Les Tessons Clos de Mon Plaisir | Chardonnay | 55 years old | Clay & Limestone | 0.84ha |
| Meursault 1er cru Poruzot | Chardonnay | 60 years old | Clay & Limestone | 0.42ha |
| Meursault 1er cru Clos des Bouchères | Chardonnay | 35 years old | Clay & Limestone | 1.37ha |
| Meursault 1er cru Charmes | Chardonnay | 70 years old | Clay & Limestone | 0.27ha |
| Meursault 1er cru Perrières | Chardonnay | 50 years old | Clay & Limestone | 0.26ha |
| Monthelie Rouge | Pinot Noir | 25 years old | Clay & Limestone | 0.25ha |
| Liqueur d'Abricot | - | - | - | - |
| Eau-de-vie de Poire Williams | - | - | - | - |
| Eau-de-vie de Frambiose | - | - | - | - |
| Fine de Bourgogne | - | - | - | - |
| Marc de Bourgogne | - | - | - | - |
Viticulture / Vinification
White wines
- Indigenous yeasts used for fermentations
- Aligoté is vinfied in stainless steel; all other wines in barrique, less than 20% new
- No bâtonnage - the barrels are gently rolled to incorporate the lees and avoid reduction
- Wines left in barrel for 11 months then moved to stainless steel vats for 7 months before bottling
Red wines
- Grapes are destemmed
- Pre-fermentation cold-soak for 3-4 days
- Fermentation in open-top fermenters
- Remontage and occasional pigeage
- 12-15 months in barrel, less than 20% new
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