Description
Florent Garaudet, based in Meursault, represents the new generation of this historic Burgundian family. Building on traditional foundations, he focuses on producing wines that emphasise precision, balance and terroir expression, with careful vineyard management and a measured, low-intervention approach in the cellar. His style aims to capture the classic richness of Meursault while preserving freshness and clarity.
The Meursault “Vieilles Vignes” 2022 is sourced from older Chardonnay vines within the appellation, where naturally low yields lead to greater concentration and complexity. Meursault’s clay-limestone soils are ideal for Chardonnay, producing wines known for their texture, depth and subtle nutty character, balanced by a distinctive mineral tension.
The 2022 vintage in Burgundy offered warm, generous conditions, resulting in wines with ripe fruit and a rounded profile, while retaining enough acidity to maintain structure and freshness. In this cuvée, that balance is particularly evident, with both immediate appeal and underlying depth.
Vinification follows a classic Burgundian approach, with fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels, including a proportion of new wood. Lees ageing, sometimes accompanied by gentle bâtonnage, enhances texture and complexity, while careful oak management ensures that the wine remains focused on fruit and terroir rather than overt wood influence.
In the glass, the wine reveals a bright golden colour and an expressive bouquet of ripe apple, pear and citrus, complemented by notes of hazelnut, butter and light toast. The palate is rich and rounded, with a creamy texture balanced by fresh acidity and a fine mineral backbone that brings precision and length. The finish is long, smooth and subtly saline, reflecting the hallmark style of Meursault.
A versatile and characterful white Burgundy, this wine pairs beautifully with seafood, shellfish, poultry and creamy dishes. Enjoyable in its youth for its generosity, it also has the structure to develop further complexity over the coming years, offering a classic and refined expression of Meursault from old vines.
