Murelles Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2011 - 2018
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled fish, roasted chicken, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic clay-limestone soils of Burgundy, 'Les Murelles' is a classic expression of regional Chardonnay crafted by the venerable Roux family. Sourced from carefully selected parcels, this wine captures the essence of Burgundy's terroir-driven winemaking tradition. The Roux family, established in Saint-Aubin since 1885, applies the same meticulous attention to their regional wines as they do to their prestigious Premier and Grand Crus. 'Les Murelles' undergoes traditional fermentation followed by aging in a combination of stainless steel vats and French oak barrels. This harmonious process preserves the vibrant, crisp green apple and citrus core of the Chardonnay grape while imparting a delicate roundness, subtle notes of white flowers, and a touch of toasted hazelnut on the finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1885 by Louis Fernand Roux in the Côte de Beaune village of Saint-Aubin, Domaine Roux Père et Fils has developed over five generations into one of Burgundy's most extensive family-owned estates. Under the stewardship of brothers Mathieu and Sébastien Roux, the domaine manages more than 70 hectares of proprietary vineyards spanning over 120 lieux-dits across the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. The viticultural foundation relies on sustainable farming (lutte raisonnée) across predominantly south- and southeast-facing limestone and marl slopes. In the cellar, parcel-by-parcel vinification highlights site precision, balancing classical French oak maturation with contemporary aging in stainless steel and terracotta amphorae to preserve pure fruit vibrancy and minerality. Signature benchmark labels include the mineral-rich Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Les Cortons, Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, and structured regional benchmarks such as Les Murelles and Côte de Nuits Village Pinot Noirs.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%