Meursault “Les Meurgers” Blanc Mazilly, Burgundy, France 2018

Tasting Notes

This Meursault from Mazilly is a rich and luxurious Burgundy. Well-balanced and structured in the mouth and beautiful golden yellow in colour with aromas of toasted nuts and ripe fruit. On the palate, there are wonderfully ripe orchard fruits notes supported by good, firm minerality. Dry and mellow with a lingering finish.

Background

The wine Meursault Les Meurgers is a white wine produced in the Bourgogne region in France, by Domaine Mazilly Père & Fils. Mazilly are a small family grower and this wine comes from a single vineyard within the Meursault appellation where the grapes used are 100% chardonnay.  Since 2001, most of the wines made by Mazilly have been aged in the cellars located in Meursault. The Alcoholic fermentation for “Les Meurgers” lasts approximately 20 days. The malolactic fermentation (transformation of malic acid into lactic acid) will take place during the winter until May.

Food Matching

This wine is a party pleaser!- perfect for your Christmas Day Turkey dinner.