Philippe Bouzereau Meursault 'Vieux Clos Chateau' 2022
The Wine
16.5 Pts Jancis Robinson - Julia Harding Jan 24 'Cask sample. Less open than the regular village Meursault, but as it opens up, there's a touch of oak spice, and moreish, chewy texture. Moderate intensity but really well-structured with that pithy texture giving a long finish. Drink 2025-2032.'
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Sub Region - Meursault
Extra - Cork
Year - 2022
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
There are a number of Bouzereaus in Meursault and all are cousins. All have been associated with the vines, and for many generations – though one of Philippe’s grandmothers was from Chassagne-Montrachet!
Philippe cultivates about 17 hectares of vines from Chassagne-Montrachet all the way to Aloxe – but principally from Meursault. You may link Philippe to the Château de Cîteaux – now a hotel – and its associated Clos (Meursault Vieux Clos) in the centre of Meursault. Both were bought in 1995 by Philippe’s father who replanted the Clos but the hotel was later resold – “You can really only do hotels or wine, not both!” says Philippe who has been responsible here since 2006.
No sulfur is used until the malos are done here. Philippe has some new foudres in the cellar, some 300-litre barrels too, otherwise, the elevage generally uses standard 228-litre barrels.
