2022 Albert Grivault Bourgogne 'Clos du Murger' 750Ml Bottle

This ancient vineyard in the middle of Meursault, near the fire station and in the vicinity of Charonns, Rougeot and Chevalieres, is enclosed by a stone wall over 2 metres hig. It is divided into two sections: 1ha of Bourgogne in (slightly) hard rock and 1.7ha as appellation Meursault Villages. The gentle slope and the maturing vines (2001) are responsible for the consistency, typicity and quality. For the Burgundy nerds, the satellite view on Google Maps shows the walled site and Grivault cellar very clearly. This is always an incredibly great wine, akin to a ripe and deeply flavoured Villages wine. Few Bourgogne Blancs have this strong sense of place – stamped with Meursault’s typical white flowers, marzipan and honey.

“This charming introduction to the Albert Grivault range has lovely ripe apple fruit with hints of white flowers, marzipan, and honey. The texture is light but not insubstantial, and the balance between the acidity and extract is perfect. The grapes are from the part of the Clos behind the Grivault property with regional classification in the village of Meursault (the rest is village-level). They are gently pressed and fermented in used casks to produce this delightful, good-value wine.” – Charles Curtis MW, Decanter