Meursault Charmes

Meursault Charmes is a sub-region of Meursault, France.

The vineyards are given over to Chardonnay.

Vines root into calcareous and free-draining.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes.

Dry white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich.

Quality is codified by the Premier Cru, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Domaine Francois Mikulski, Domaine Roulot and Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey.

Pour them alongside seafood, poultry and cream-based dishes.

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Dry white: Rich.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Premier Cru

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Antoine Jobard Meursault Charmes, Meursault Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Ballot-Millot Charmes, Meursault Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Bernard-Bonin Les Charmes-Dessus, Meursault Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Buisson-Charles Les Charmes-Dessus, Meursault Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Chavy-Chouet Les Charmes, Meursault Premier Cru, France
• Domaine des Comtes Lafon Charmes, Meursault Premier Cru, France
• Domaine du Chateau de Meursault Les Charmes Dessus, Meursault Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Faiveley Charmes, Meursault Premier Cru, France

At the table.

• Seafood
• Poultry
• Cream-based dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 10 to 12°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Meursault Charmes: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Meursault guide.