Meursault-Charmes Premier Cru AOC 2021 3000ml Doppel-Magnum

Wine Description for Meursault-Charmes Premier Cru AOC 2021 3000ml Double Magnum by Rougeot Père & Fils

Character

The Meursault-Charmes Premier Cru from Rougeot Père & Fils embodies the classic elegance of Burgundian white wines. This Premier Cru vineyard site ranks among Meursault’s most coveted parcels and produces wines of remarkable depth and finesse. The Double Magnum with its three litres promises exceptional ageing potential – the generous bottle format slows development and preserves freshness over decades.

Terroir & Origin

Meursault-Charmes lies in the heart of the Côte de Beaune and owes its name to the Old French word for fallow land. The vineyard site extends over approximately 31 hectares and borders directly on Puligny-Montrachet. The calcareous soils with high marl content shape the mineral character of these wines. The 2021 vintage is considered challenging yet promising in Burgundy – a cool spring and a sunny late summer produced wines with vibrant acidity and precise expression.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Rougeot Père & Fils have managed their parcels for generations with traditional craftsmanship. The Chardonnay from this Premier Cru site is typically aged in oak barrels, with Burgundian producers often employing restrained oak influence to preserve terroir typicity. Wines from Meursault-Charmes characteristically display notes of hazelnut, butter and white flowers, underpinned by fine minerality. With 13.5% alcohol and a dry style, this wine represents the balance between power and finesse.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine of this calibre demands sophisticated accompaniment: lobster in butter sauce, pan-seared scallops, veal sweetbreads or poultry in cream sauce harmonise beautifully. Equally recommended are aged Comté or Beaufort cheese. The Double Magnum is ideal for festive occasions with larger gatherings.