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Meursault
Burgundy · Côte de Beaune, France
whiteMedium gold
Rich, nutty barrel-fermented Chardonnay, balanced by limestone acidity.
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Meursault and Sonoma Chardonnay side by side: structure on the WSET scale, grapes, aromas, drinking window, typical UK price and what to eat with each.
Rich, nutty barrel-fermented Chardonnay, balanced by limestone acidity.
Rich, creamy Chardonnay; cooler coastal sites are leaner.
The shape of each wine, then each measure on the WSET scale.
These are close in structure; the differences are mostly in grape, aroma and place.
Meursault: Chardonnay, 100%
Sonoma Chardonnay: Chardonnay
| Meursault | Sonoma Chardonnay | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Chardonnay, 100% | Chardonnay |
| Climate | Cool continental | Warm with cool coastal fog |
| Soil | Limestone and marl | Varied: Goldridge sand, volcanic, alluvial |
| Classification | Village and premier cru (no grand crus) | AVA |
| Drinking window | 5–15 years | 3–10 years |
| Typical price | £35–£150 | £20–£80 |
| Food | Lobster, chicken in cream, turbot | Lobster, roast chicken |
| Producers to know | Domaine Roulot, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Domaine Coche-Dury | Kistler, Hanzell, Littorai |