Domaine du Château de Meursault : Corton Grand cru "Les Maréchaudes" 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Corton Grand Cru "Les Maréchaudes" 2022 from Domaine du Château de Meursault

Tasting notes

Appearance

The wine reveals a deep garnet red hue, enhanced by delicate purple highlights.

Nose

The aromatic bouquet opens on intense notes of macerated black fruits, such as blackcurrant and blackberry, harmoniously blended with hints of cherry and redcurrant. With aeration, subtle toasted and vanilla nuances emerge, underlined by a fine minerality.

Palate

Ample and generous, the palate reveals a rich texture carried by tannins that are both imposing and silky. The balance is remarkable thanks to a beautiful natural acidity, leading to a persistent finish of great freshness.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs wonderfully with grilled red meats such as a rib steak or a rib of beef, refined dishes like a tournedos Rossini, as well as feathered game or a hare terrine. It also perfectly accompanies characterful aged cheeses, such as Époisses or Saint-Nectaire.

Serving and cellaring

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve the Corton Grand Cru "Les Maréchaudes" 2022 at a temperature between 16 and 17°C, taking care to decant it 30 to 60 minutes beforehand. Endowed with a solid structure, this wine can rest in the cellar and will evolve magnificently until around 2037.

The powerful and balanced expression of a Corton Grand Cru

The estate

The history of Domaine du Château de Meursault dates back to the 11th century with the granting of the Moulin Foulot fief. Located at the heart of Burgundy, this emblematic property today watches over a vast 67-hectare vineyard. Taken over by the Halley family in late 2012, the estate combines respect for tradition with a contemporary vision. Fully certified in organic farming since 2022, it stands out for its innovative agroecological practices, thus preserving the authentic expression of its exceptional terroirs for future generations.

The vineyard

The 1.5-hectare plot that gives rise to this wine lies on the historic Climat of Les Maréchaudes, on the hill of Corton. East-south-east facing and planted mid-slope, the vines benefit from ideal morning sunshine. They thrive on clay-limestone soils that promote excellent drainage and a nuanced expression of the terroir. The whole is managed according to the strict principles of organic farming, within a preserved ecosystem.

The vintage

The 2022 year was marked by particularly favourable weather conditions. Both spring and summer proved very dry and hot. This sunny climate allowed the berries to reach a perfect health status and optimal ripeness at harvest time.

Winemaking and ageing

After complete destemming, the berries undergo a cold pre-fermentation maceration of 15 to 18 days to gently extract the aromas. Alcoholic fermentation then spans 5 to 6 days. The Corton Grand Cru "Les Maréchaudes" 2022 is aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, split between 40% new barrels, 30% one-wine barrels and 30% two-wine barrels, thus refining the structure without masking the fruit.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.