Château de Meursault – Meursault Premier Cru Charmes 2016 – Burgundy France

Château de Meursault Meursault Premier Cru Charmes 2016 is a powerful and elegant Chardonnay from one of the most celebrated premier cru vineyards in Meursault. Produced from the prized Charmes-Dessus sector, this wine combines richness, tension, and mineral precision in a style that perfectly captures the grandeur of premier cru white Burgundy.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru Charmes, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Vineyard Size: 3 hectares
• Soils: Harsh Jurassic limestone and marly limestone
• Exposure: East
• Aging: 18 months on lees in oak barrels (33% new oak)
• Cellaring Potential: 12–15 years
• Style: Premier cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Stone fruit, ripe pear, citrus
• Savory: Toasted notes, brioche, crushed stone
• Structure: Rich texture, vibrant tension, fresh mineral finish

The nose is rich, powerful, and complex, revealing layers of stone fruit and subtle toasted notes. On the palate, Charmes combines generosity and depth with remarkable precision, balancing richness with freshness and minerality. The long, energetic finish highlights why Charmes-Dessus is considered the finest section of this iconic Meursault premier cru.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from the highly regarded Charmes-Dessus sector
• Extended lees aging builds exceptional depth and complexity
• Combines richness, tension, and mineral precision in classic Meursault style

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster soufflé and shellfish dishes
• Fried red mullet with asparagus
• Turbot with seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of rich yet mineral-driven white Burgundy
✓ Drinkers who appreciate premier cru complexity and aging potential
✕ Not ideal for those seeking light, simple white wines

95 Points (Gold Medal) – International Wine Challenge

94 Points – Jasper Morris

93 Points – Burgundy Report (Tim Atkin MW)

93 Points – Fine Wine Magazine

18.5/20 – Bettane & Desseauve

17/20 – Bourgogne Aujourd’hui

16/20 – Terre de Vins