2022 Domaine Michelot Meursault 1er Cru "Charmes", Burgundy, France
ABOUT THIS WINE
This Premier Cru is located on the border of Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet on the mid-slope. The slope is very consistent, at an altitude of 255 and 250m above sea level. Vines are pruned using Royat Cordon and Guyot methods. Soils here are clay-limestone with red earth, the subsoil is composed of flat stones (lava) mixed with the soil which allows the root system to develop well. The Domaine emphasizes minimal intervention, whilst using traditional Burgundian methods. Grapes are pneumatically pressed before fermentation and aging in French Oak barrels. The wine undergoes battonage to build texture, before spending over a year maturing.Â
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Domaine Michelot has been in the Michelot family for six generations and, having increased in size over the years, now comprises more than 19 hectares which include a number of prestigious 1er cru wines. The domaine achieved widespread recognition in the 60s under the direction of the charismatic Bernard Michelot and this spirit and tradition flourishes and grows in the hands of the current generation. The Meursault vineyards are made up of a number of “terroirs” – parcels of land with individual characteristics of soil, drainage and orientation – and their distinct personalities yield a diverse range of wines. They appeal to all, from private individuals to restaurateurs, who enjoy sharing the uplifting pleasures of good wine.
The Domaine keeps anti-malady treatments of the vines to a strict minimum, preferring to keep the land itself healthy through a carefully scheduled program of ploughing. They allow grass to grow in a part of each vineyard and mow it regularly. The grass deprives the vines of easily accessible water and forces the root system deep into the ground. This minimizes the need for pesticides and concentrates the specific qualities that each terroir brings to its wine.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
This Premier Cru is located on the border of Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet on the mid-slope. The slope is very consistent, at an altitude of 255 and 250m above sea level. Vines are pruned using Royat Cordon and Guyot methods. Soils here are clay-limestone with red earth, the subsoil is composed of flat stones (lava) mixed with the soil which allows the root system to develop well. The Domaine emphasizes minimal intervention, whilst using traditional Burgundian methods. Grapes are pneumatically pressed before fermentation and aging in French Oak barrels. The wine undergoes battonage to build texture, before spending over a year maturing.Â
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Domaine Michelot has been in the Michelot family for six generations and, having increased in size over the years, now comprises more than 19 hectares which include a number of prestigious 1er cru wines. The domaine achieved widespread recognition in the 60s under the direction of the charismatic Bernard Michelot and this spirit and tradition flourishes and grows in the hands of the current generation. The Meursault vineyards are made up of a number of “terroirs” – parcels of land with individual characteristics of soil, drainage and orientation – and their distinct personalities yield a diverse range of wines. They appeal to all, from private individuals to restaurateurs, who enjoy sharing the uplifting pleasures of good wine.
The Domaine keeps anti-malady treatments of the vines to a strict minimum, preferring to keep the land itself healthy through a carefully scheduled program of ploughing. They allow grass to grow in a part of each vineyard and mow it regularly. The grass deprives the vines of easily accessible water and forces the root system deep into the ground. This minimizes the need for pesticides and concentrates the specific qualities that each terroir brings to its wine.
