Domaine Chavy‑Chouet Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2023

Winery Background and History

Domaine Chavy‑Chouet is a seventh-generation, family-run estate based in Meursault. Under Romaric Chavy since 2014, the domaine blends ancestral Puligny‑Montrachet and Meursault roots with sustainable farming and low-intervention winemaking. In just a few years, it has gained a reputation for producing refined, terroir-driven whites across 15 ha in the Côte de Beaune  .

Producer and Wine Maker

Romaric Chavy leads production with a biodynamic or near‑organic approach, emphasizing natural yeasts, hand harvesting, and gentle extraction. He balances stainless steel and oak fermentation to preserve purity and texture while showcasing the essence of each climat .

Vineyards and Micro Climate

The “Les Charmes” site is planted with 1943-vintage chardonnay vines on sandy clay‑limestone soils. Situated adjacent to Puligny‑Montrachet, the vineyard benefits from cool nights and good sun exposure, promoting intensity and aromatic complexity  .

Vinification & Aging Methods

After gentle pressing, fermentation begins with natural yeasts in oak barrels—approximately 20% new. Aging lasts around 12 months on fine lees, enhancing texture and depth. Final bottling is preceded by minimal filtration, supporting vibrancy and complexity .

Tasting Notes

Pale lemon in color, the wine shows a delicate yet poised nose of white orchard fruits, blossom, and toasted hazelnut. The palate is supple and structured with vibrant citrus, stone fruit, gentle spice, and a chalky mineral finish—cheerfully textured and precise  .

Food & Wine Pairing

This Meursault pairs beautifully with poultry, including herb-roasted chicken, and dishes with creamy sauces, shellfish, and nut-based flavors. It also complements white meats and Brie-style soft cheeses, enhancing both richness and minerality  .

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve at 11–12 °C in white Burgundy glasses. No decanting required; opening the bottle 15–20 minutes ahead of serving enhances depth and aromatic clarity  .

Storage and Aging Potential

Optimal drinking window is 2026–2036. Under cellar conditions (12–14 °C, stable humidity), this wine will develop richer stone fruit layers and deepen in mineral nuance over the next decade .

Grape Varietals & percentage used

100 % Chardonnay

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

13 % (common for vintage)