Chassagne-Montrachet, Philippe Bouzereau 2022

Philippe Bouzereau, Meursault

The Bouzereau family has been growing vines in Meursault for nine generations, dating back to the 18th century. The current Château de Cîteaux was established by Philippe Bouzereau (senior) in the 1960s. His son Philippe (junior) took over the running of the estate in 2006, having completed his studies in Beaune and worked vintages in Beaujolais, Australia and New Zealand. The 18 hectares of vines are cultivated according to the principles of la ‘Lutte Raisonnée’ - sustainable farming. Philippe passionately believes in letting the wine express its terroir, through minimum intervention in the winery and a judicious use of oak. He has certainly achieved this, as the resulting wines are rich, concentrated and showcase the terroir beautifully. 

Philippe cultivates a huge diversity of vineyard plots, from Aloxe-Corton in the north to Chassagne-Montrachet in the south, providing a multitude of small parcels with which to compose the ‘mosaic’ of his production. They are wholeheartedly dedicated to nurturing the vines and showcasing the distinctive character of each Burgundy terroir and the 18 hectares of vines are cultivated according to the principles of organic farming.

There is a gentle pneumatic pressing, fermentation on the lees in oak barrels with regular batonnage. Aged for 18 months, 12 of which is in oak barrel and 20% of that is new oak.

A delicately aromatic and floral nose. Fruitful, creamy and and generous mouth with just a touch of taost. The finish is fresh with notes of white fruits

Ripe, mouth filling fruit flavours, brimming with buttery fruit notes of mirabelle, quince, greengage with a citrus twist and hints of caramel. Full, boisterous and exuberant balanced by a lean streak of fresh minerality on the mid-palate. smoothness.

Biodynamic