WineRegiionsOld WorldFranceBurgandy
Cote d'Or
Cote de Beaune
Whereas in many Burgundy villages it can take a good deal of effort to find particular growers, so anonymous are their premises, many in Meursault have put up signboards on their house fronts. They adorn practically every building in the long street leading in from Puligny. This is typical of Meursault, for this is one of the most energetic of the Cote d'Or wine communities, as the annual Paulee de Meursault and other events, bear witness. This is a village where it is relatively easy to buy direct from the growers. Levels of commercialism vary At some cellars it is hard to taste without making a commitment to buy. The wine here is principally white. Meursault has no Grands Crus but does have some very renowned Premiers Crus. The best known of these are Charmes, Genevrieres and Perrieres, which are situated on the south side of the village, by the boundary with Puligny-Montrachet. The classic style of Meursault has an almost buttery taste, due to its high natural glycerine content. It can also contain notes of fruit, nuts and toasted bread.
