Domaine Michelot, Meursault Sous la Velle 2023 White

Domaine Michelot’s Meursault Sous la Velle 2023 is a refined expression of Burgundy’s celebrated Chardonnay, combining Meursault’s characteristic richness with impressive finesse and mineral freshness. Made by a family domaine now in its sixth generation, it offers generous texture and length without feeling heavy—an elegant choice for both the aperitif and the dinner table.

Tasting Notes
Bright golden in appearance, this Meursault opens with inviting aromas of ripe orchard fruit, white flowers and subtle buttery notes, complemented by a clear mineral character. On the palate, it is supple and rounded, showing flavours of pear, apple and delicate citrus alongside measured oak, gentle creaminess and a refreshing mineral backbone. The finish is long, balanced and polished rather than weighty. Enjoyable now for its harmony and texture, the wine should gain additional complexity over the next 5–8 years as its fruit, oak and mineral elements become more integrated. Well-stored bottles may continue to develop beyond this period.

Production
The grapes come from the Sous la Velle lieu-dit in Meursault, where Burgundy’s limestone-rich soils help provide freshness and mineral definition. Domaine Michelot limits anti-disease treatments and instead follows a carefully planned ploughing programme to maintain healthy soils, while the best grapes are selected by hand at harvest. The bunches are gently crushed before a 6–12-hour cold maceration on the skins. Fermentation takes place in wooden barrels, followed by 100% malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures in oak barriques for 10–12 months, with approximately 15% new oak, before spending a further 5–6 months ageing on its lees.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at around 11–13°C, giving the wine a little time in the glass to reveal its full aromatic depth. It is excellent as an aperitif and pairs beautifully with delicate starters, grilled or roasted fish, shellfish, poultry in a light cream sauce, and soft or moderately mature cheeses. Decanting is not essential for this relatively young Meursault, although 20–30 minutes in a carafe can help open the wine when served now.

Producer
Domaine Michelot has been in the Michelot family for six generations and today covers more than 19 hectares in and around Meursault, including a selection of prestigious Premier Cru vineyards. The domaine is known for combining traditional Burgundy winemaking with a considered, independent approach to vineyard management. Rather than joining a formal organic certification programme, the family focuses on practical, carefully planned cultivation and restrained treatments, allowing them to preserve their independence as both growers and winemakers.

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