Bouchard Père & Fils : Meursault Village "Les Clous" Domaine 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Meursault Village "Les Clous" 2022 by Bouchard Père & Fils

Tasting

Nose

The nose opens with remarkable freshness, revealing citrus aromas of lemon and lime, intertwined with white-fleshed fruit notes such as peach and pear. Delicate floral touches of hawthorn and acacia blossom mingle with a saline minerality. Over time, hints of hazelnut, almond, brioche and vanilla emerge.

Palate

On the palate, this wine offers a silky texture and medium body, supported by fine concentration. The balance is remarkable between the richness typical of the appellation and a crystalline mineral tension. The finish is particularly long, lingering on citrus notes and a very pure mineral thread.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs beautifully with seafood or fish in creamy or beurre blanc sauces, such as langoustines or grilled lobster. It also perfectly accompanies white meats such as veal in cream sauce, as well as fresh goat cheeses or blue-veined cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

For an optimal tasting experience of the Meursault Village "Les Clous" 2022, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 12 and 14°C, removing it from the refrigerator about twenty minutes before serving. Decanting for around 30 minutes is advised. This wine can be enjoyed today, but it also has excellent ageing potential and can evolve in the cellar until approximately 2042.

The elegance and mineral purity of a white Burgundy wine

The estate

Founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, the Bouchard Père & Fils house is a historic institution of Burgundy. Initially specialising in the textile trade, the family turned to wine in the mid-18th century. Today, the estate has been owned by Artémis Domaines (the Pinault and Henriot families) since 2022. At the helm of an exceptional 130-hectare vineyard, a significant portion of which is classified as Premier and Grand Cru, the estate stands out for its unique heritage and its transition to organic viticulture, certified in 2025.

The vineyard

The cuvée comes from an 8.6-hectare plot located at around 300 metres of altitude within the Meursault appellation. East-facing, these vines benefit from a cooler microclimate than the centre of the village. The terroir consists of limestone and stony marls with a very shallow layer of soil, forcing the roots to draw deep into the rock. This unique configuration, cultivated organically, gives the wine its distinctive minerality and naturally limits yields.

The vintage

The 2022 vintage offered mild climatic conditions. After a slight episode of spring frost in April, the season was marked by dry weather, balanced by crucial rainfall in June. Summer benefited from record sunshine and warm but not excessive temperatures. These conditions produced generous, perfectly ripe grapes. The growing cycle ended with an early harvest, around 20 August, in order to preserve all the natural freshness of the berries.

Winemaking and ageing

For the Meursault Village "Les Clous" 2022, the harvest is entirely done by hand and followed by rigorous sorting. The grapes are destemmed and fermented as whole berries. Ageing takes place over 18 months in French oak barrels, with a proportion of 20% new wood to bring subtle complexity. Partial malolactic fermentation is carried out to soften the wine while preserving its tension and vivacity.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.