Pinot Beurot
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted pork loin, creamy chicken fricassee, mild semi-hard cheeses like young Comté
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In the heart of Burgundy, where Chardonnay reigns supreme, Château de Meursault preserves a rare and historic treasure: the Pinot Beurot. This ancient grape variety is the local Burgundian name for Pinot Gris, so called because the dusty, grayish-pink hue of its ripe skins closely resembled 'bure,' the coarse, rustic woolen robes worn by the medieval Cistercian monks of Cîteaux who originally shaped the region's viticultural heritage. While Pinot Beurot has largely vanished from modern Burgundy vineyards, Château de Meursault honors this legacy by cultivating a small parcel. The resulting white wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels, marrying the grape's natural richness, spice, and stone-fruit flavors with the elegant structure and mineral precision characteristic of the estate's Côte de Beaune terroir.
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With history tracing back to the 11th century, Château de Meursault is one of the most prestigious estates in Burgundy, situated at Rue de la Carte, 21190 Meursault, France. Acquired by the Halley family in 2012, the estate spans approximately 60 hectares of prime Côte de Beaune vineyards, practicing sustainable viticulture to preserve its exceptional terroir. The château is celebrated for its stunning double-vaulted cellars from the 12th to 18th centuries, where its iconic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines, such as the Clos des Epenots and Clos du Château Blanc, are meticulously aged in French oak casks. To explore their historic estate and portfolio, visit their official website at https://www.chateau-meursault.com.