Clos des Grands Charrons
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2036
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto, seared scallops
✨ Technical Specifications
Château de Meursault's Clos des Grands Charrons is a celebrated village-level monopole situated on a gentle slope just west of the town of Meursault. The name 'Charrons' historically references the wheelwrights (charrons) who operated along the ancient Roman pathways cutting through these vineyards. This exceptional terroir features stony, clay-limestone soils rich in calcium, which imparts a distinctive mineral tension and structural elegance to the Chardonnay. Meticulously fermented and aged in French oak barrels, this wine beautifully captures the classic Meursault archetype, balancing a rich, textured palate of toasted hazelnuts and ripe stone fruits with a vibrant, limestone-driven acidity.
🍾 About the Producer
Tracing its origins back to the 11th century when it was established by Robert I, Duke of Burgundy, Château de Meursault stands as one of the most iconic and historic estates in the Côte de Beaune. Owned by the Halley family since 2012, the property spans over 65 hectares of prime vineyards across legendary appellations ranging from Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault to Volnay, Pommard, and Corton. The estate practices precise, parcel-by-parcel viticulture, aging its creations within magnificent vaulted cellars that date from the 12th to the 16th centuries. Château de Meursault is celebrated worldwide for its opulent, mineral-laced Chardonnay expressions such as Clos du Château and Clos des Grands Charrons, alongside refined, structured Pinot Noirs from top premier crus like Volnay Clos des Chênes and Pommard Clos des Épenots.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%