Domaine Berthelemot is a family business based in Meursault and cultivating 15 hectares in the Côte de Beaune area (Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Beaune....). Our pledge is to produce wines revealing the true quality characteristics of the land and take care to protect the environment. Our wines are certified "organic" from vintage 2021.
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The vine
Plot /climat
Les Levrons
History
A diminutive form, from the 14th century, of "lièvres" (hares), which were abundant in this area.
Soil
Clay soils, deep and poorly draining. The presence of limestone alluvium can be seen in the numerous scree scattered across the plot.
Our plot(s)
60a 40ca. Planted in 1947, this is our oldest Chardonnay plot. Some vines from this vineyard were selected for their high-quality planting material to be part of the "Conservatoire de Beaune," which aims to preserve the finest Burgundy vines. Southeast exposure, at an altitude of 230 meters. This area is particularly prone to frost, requiring special attention.
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Age of vines
- Planting date Surface
- 1947 62a
The wine
Description
100% Chardonnay from handpicked grapes; vinified and raised in oak casks.
Taste
The wine draws its power and concentration from deep soils. The terroir of Puligny also gives its finesse and refined character. It expresses floral aromas, as well as citrus and almond notes; the mouth is marked by freshness combined with beautiful concentration.
Serving temperature
12/14°C. It is recommended to decant recent vintages so as to enhance the aroma.
The vintage
- 2022: a year of relief for winemakers. The first buds came out earlier in March due to the mild weather, and thankfully the spring frost from April 9 and 10 did not cause any damage to the buds. Spring was hot and dry, making 2022 wines what we would call a premature vintage. By the end of June, the lack of rain started to be a concern. This was shortly followed by heavy rain showers, which despite some localised hail, generated just about enough water for the rest of the summer. The heatwave put the vines under strain but the drought was less damaging than in 2020, which allowed us to harvest grapes in perfect condition. Sunshine comes through this 2022 vintage, with expressive fruit flavours on the whites. We harvested the Chardonnay grapes early, from August 27, in order to preserve the freshness of the fruit. During tasting, the 2022 white vintage is prominent with elegance and delicate flavours in the mouth.