Domaine du Château de Meursault : Pommard Village "Clos de la Platière" 2022

The elegance and structure of a Pommard red wine

The estate

In the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the Domaine du Château de Meursault is one of the legendary winemaking estates of Burgundy. Having borne witness to over 1,000 years of history, the Château de Meursault is a true jewel in Burgundy, now owned by the Halley family.

The vineyard

The Domaine du Château de Meursault oversees an exceptional vineyard in Burgundy, spread across 65 hectares, from Puligny-Montrachet to Aloxe-Corton.

The wine

Produced since the 2018 vintage by the estate, "Clos de la Platière" from Domaine du Château de Meursault is a wine from Pommard Village that stems from a vineyard of 3 hectares. The vines are placed on the middle of a hillside facing south/south-west on a clay-limestone soil.

Winemaking and ageing

Following the harvests, the bunches were destemmed. Pre-fermentation maceration for 15-18 days in vats then fermentation for 5 to 6 days. Ageing for a period of 15 months took place in new casks (40%) and in casks of one or two wines.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Pommard Village "Clos de la Platière" 2022 from Domaine du Château de Meursault

Tasting

Nose
The nose is complex, developing notes of black fruit.

Palate
The palate unveils structure and balance thanks to its perfectly ripe tannins and its truly elegant finish.

Food and wine pairing

This Pommard red wine pairs perfectly with a confit leg of lamb, a piece of beef, veal medallions or a filet steak with morille mushrooms.

Storage

This Pommard Village "Clos de la Platière" 2022 from Domaine du Château de Meursault can be laid down until 2035 to unveil all its aromatic pallette.