2022 Louis Billard Meursault, Cote de Beaune, France
$125.00
35-year-old vine, blend of two plots "Les Grands Charrons" and "Les Narvaux"
Manual harvest, whole bunch pressing and long alcoholic fermentation (45 days) at low temperature (15-18°C) in Burgundy barrels (228 L), aging for 12 months in barrels with 35% new barrel s then 4 months in stainless steel vats.
Very slow and respectful lenticular filter filtration
Very moderate use of sulfur, added after malolactic fermentation and then at bottling
20mg/L free SO2 at bottling, low content for a great white Burgundy
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Meursault
- Style White Wine
- Producer Louis Billard
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Dressed to Impress, Orchard Fruit
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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Welcoming Louis Billard
Via Roumier, DRC, By Farr...Louis Billard is one of the most refreshing new Burgundians we've comes across this year. Fine yet unadulterated and pure-fruited. Any serious burghounds will love these.
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