{"product_id":"2023-joseph-drouhin-meursault-750ml","title":"2023 Joseph Drouhin Meursault 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic village Meursault from Joseph Drouhin, the 2023 combines the appellation's characteristic generosity and silky texture with the freshness and aromatic intensity of the vintage. Chardonnay from Meursault is fermented and matured in French oak, delivering a layered white Burgundy with floral, nutty and ripe yellow-fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault lies a few kilometres south of Beaune in the celebrated Côte de Beaune. Soils vary across the appellation, from deeper, more colourful soils around the village to lighter soils at mid-slope and pale, rocky terrain higher on the slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Drouhin describes 2023 as one of Burgundy's hottest years, with grapes harvested at perfect maturity. The resulting white wines are highly aromatic, showing yellow fruit and floral notes alongside ample texture, freshness and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners working to Joseph Drouhin's specifications. Grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted when necessary. The fruit undergoes slow pneumatic pressing, with the final press juice separated from the free-run juice. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and ageing take place in oak barrels. Approximately 20% new oak is used, with maturation lasting 14 to 16 months in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVéronique Boss-Drouhin, Joseph Drouhin:\u003c\/strong\u003e “A refined wine, well appreciated in the whole world. A beautiful golden colour and a great aromatic palette: honey, linden flower, hazelnut butter, sometimes even chamomile or hawthorn. On the palate, a silky roundness. Long on the aftertaste, with flavours of yellow plum and gingerbread.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast: 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Everything in its place, and that's what this wine is. Perfectly ripe citrus and orchard fruits balanced with fresh honeysuckle create a refreshingly inviting nose. The palate is round and rich, vanilla coating the mouth before brisk acidity resets, introducing intense stony minerality trailing along the finish.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted July 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseph Drouhin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 to 16 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimal consumption 5 to 8 years; ageing potential up to 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Craft Republic Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51642466402619,"sku":"7369208760","price":242.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/Meursault_74929f2f-580e-4381-bffa-ed2b71aa85cd.jpg?v=1788422162","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/2023-joseph-drouhin-meursault-750ml","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}