Domaine Ballot-Millot – Meursault Premier Cru Perrières 2016 – Burgundy France

Domaine Ballot-Millot Meursault Premier Cru Perrières 2016 is a striking Chardonnay from one of Meursault’s most revered premier cru vineyards. Sourced from old vines rooted in the stony limestone soils that define Perrières, this wine combines intensity, mineral precision, and remarkable energy, offering a classic expression of one of Burgundy’s benchmark white wine sites.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru Perrières, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Vine Age: Approximately 35 years old
• Terroir: Southeast-facing vineyard with clay-limestone soils and abundant stones
• Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels (20% new oak), followed by 6 months in tank
• Style: Dry, mineral-driven white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied
• Fruit: Lemon, green apple, citrus peel
• Savory: White flowers, crushed stone, mineral notes
• Structure: Vibrant acidity, intense minerality, exceptionally long finish

Perrières is widely regarded as one of the finest terroirs in Meursault, known for producing wines of extraordinary precision and longevity. The 2016 vintage showcases the vineyard’s hallmark mineral character, combining citrus fruit, floral lift, and limestone-driven tension. Focused and energetic, it delivers depth and complexity while maintaining remarkable freshness and balance.

❤️ Why We Love It

• From one of Meursault’s most prestigious premier cru vineyards
• Stony limestone soils create exceptional mineral character and precision
• Combines intensity, elegance, and long-term aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, scallops, or roasted turbot
• Roast chicken with herbs and cream sauces
• Comté, Beaufort, and aged alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of mineral-driven white Burgundy
✓ Drinkers who appreciate precision, tension, and terroir expression
✕ Not ideal for those seeking rich, heavily oaked Chardonnay