Domaine Guy Bocard - Meursault - Vieilles Vignes - White - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 White Meursault Vieilles Vignes brings together fruit from four parcels across the appellation, offering a beautifully pure and understated floral expression. It’s a refined, precise interpretation of this renowned terroir, with elegant oak, striking balance, and a vibrant freshness that carries through from start to finish. The texture is dense yet mouthwatering, with layered, savory depth. This is a lively, terroir-driven Meursault, showcasing juicy, focused fruit without any excess. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Whole grapes left to be pressed for a long period. Alcoholic fermentation using 100% indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation with stirring of the lees, aged on the fine lees for 12 months in French oak barrels, 10% of which are new.
Plots located to the north of Meursault, in the direction of Volnay: Les Durots, En La Barre, Malpoiriers, Dressolles, vines mostly between 50 and 80 years old.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Light, shiny gold.

Nose:

A beautifully pure, fresh, and refined expression of Meursault, with delicate floral notes gently enhanced by subtle toasty hints from high-quality oak—adding depth without overpowering the wine’s elegance.

Palate:

Precise and finely textured on the palate, this wine delivers flavors of juicy stone fruit wrapped in a dense, flavorful, and mouthwatering structure. It’s carried by vibrant freshness and a remarkable sense of energy from start to finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Stuffed scallop bar, chicken in cream and morel sauce, brie with truffles.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2031 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A fresh chapter begins for this historic estate in the heart of Meursault. Acquired in 2018 by the Derichebourg family, Domaine Guy Bocard is undergoing a complete transformation under the guidance of renowned Burgundy winemaker Philippe Pacalet.

Since the 2022 vintage, the wines have been completely revitalized, marking a triumphant return to form for this discreet six-hectare estate, now certified organic and focused exclusively on Village and Premier Cru wines.