2018 Jean-Louis Moissenet-Bonnard - Meursault - 1 Magnum (1.5L)

The plot overlooks the village of Meursault, giving us a 180° view of the white wine villages (Monthelie, Auxey-Duresses, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet).
It is worked and ploughed to encourage root establishment, so as to draw on the mysteries and spirit of the terroir.

Winemaking and breeding

Grapes are harvested by hand and sorted; they are gently pressed with a pneumatic press; this is followed by a 36-hour clarification phase then barrelling in oak barrels (30% of which are new), where the alcoholic fermentation takes place.
Ageing will takes 12 months, with stirring (batonnage) every 15 days for 5 months.

Tasting

In its youth, notes of white flowers (acacia) and citrus fruits (lemons), and delicate minerality dominate this Meursault, gold with hints of green, giving it an agreeable freshness. On the palate it is full-bodied, persistent and balanced, with a finish of grilled almonds.

Food and wine pairings

Main dishes: perfect with shad with a beurre blanc sauce, oven-baked sea-bass, langoustine fritters, rack of lamb with courgettes and potatoes, oven-baked capon, veal chop en papillote.
Cheeses: mature Comté, Epoisses, Rocamadour, Saint Maur de Touraine.
Ideal serving temperature: 12°