2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Meursault Village
Region Les Durots
Soil Clay-limestone; deep, Poor and stony, With more clay than limestone
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Oak vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Sulfites 40.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Volume 500 bottles
Bottles500
Production Details The vines are trained by Guyot and Cordon de Royat at 10,000 vines/ha. The sheet reports an average vine age of 40 years and average production of 8 hl/ha; the latter is not identified as the realized 2023 yield. Grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed, followed by skin maceration and spontaneous fermentation in oak vats. Maturation comprised 12 months in oak pièces followed by four months in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Bill Nanson, tasting in November 2024, described vibrant depth, graphite and soil, fresh energy, bitters and a persistent line of flavour.
Critics Ratings 91
2022 Technical Specifications
Region Les Durots
Production Details Anne Morey destemmed the grapes and employed gentle punch-downs during fermentation.
Tasting Notes Charles Curtis of Decanter, tasting in July 2023, described unexpectedly deep colour, forward plum fruit, smoke and earth. Bill Nanson, tasting in October 2023, noted silky aromatic breadth, an open and fluid palate, and broad finishing waves with fine-grained tannin.
Critics Ratings 92
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2020 Technical Specifications
Region Les Durots
Production Details The October 2021 Vinous sample was taken from vat and was intended to remain there until bottling in February or March; the source does not supply a definite bottling date.
Tasting Notes Neal Martin of Vinous, tasting in October 2021 and scoring the vat sample 91–93, described cassis, blueberry and violet, fine acidity, mineral drive, firm structure and a long shimmering finish. Bill Nanson later described cherry, herbs, freshness and a direct, structured, long-finishing palate.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Region Les Durots
Production Details The wine was matured using 30% new oak.
Tasting Notes William Kelley of The Wine Advocate, January 2021 and scoring 89–91, described smoky berries and plums, dark chocolate, forest floor, medium body, liveliness, precision and elegance. Neal Martin of Vinous, October 2020 and scoring 86–88, noted reduction, red and black fruit, a burly profile and a slightly grainy finish.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Region Les Durots
Tasting Notes Bill Nanson, tasting in November 2019, described inviting fruit, layered texture, freshness, concentration and distinct Meursault character.
Critics Ratings 90
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2017 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Over the next 6–7 years from the January 2019 review
Region Les Durots
Tasting Notes Neal Martin of Vinous, tasting in January 2019, described wild strawberry and blueberry aromas, a Volnay-Santenots-like richness, rusticity, firm structure, fine grip, purity and a light marine finish.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Region Les Durots
Production Details The producer reports a shared 10–13 hl/ha yield range for the hail-damaged Pommard Grands Epenots, Volnay Santenots and Meursault Les Durots sectors. Because no individual Les Durots figure is supplied, this range is not asserted as the wine’s exact yield.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Region Les Durots
Tasting Notes Sarah Marsh described ripe, juicy and rounded fruit, firm supportive tannins, fresh acidity, and a softer, juicy finish.
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2004 Technical Specifications
Region Les Durots
Tasting Notes Wine & Spirits, April 2007, highlighted raspberry and smoky-cherry aromatics.
Critics Ratings 90
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1991 Technical Specifications
Region Les Durots
Tasting Notes Bourgogne Aujourd’hui, tasting in March 2026, described black-fruit, liquorice, elderberry and blackberry aromas, followed by sweetness of fruit, silky tannins, fleshy texture and a spicy finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
13, rue Pierre Mouchoux, 21190 Meursault, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 21 21 03
Owner
Pierre Morey
Cellarmaster
Pierre Morey