Domaine Patrick Javillier Meursault Cuvée Tête de Murger 2022
Domaine Patrick Javillier
Patrick Javillier's Tête de Murger is a blend of his best Meursault parcels, and the 2022 vintage captures the warmth of the year while retaining the precision that makes great Meursault so compelling. This is village-level Burgundy punching well above its classification — rich but never heavy, oaked but never dominated by wood.
Nose
Toasted hazelnut and brioche open alongside ripe citrus and white peach. A chalky mineral note and a whisper of vanilla from oak aging add complexity without weight.
Palate
Richly textured but precisely balanced, with buttery Chardonnay fruit, lemon curd, and a saline minerality that keeps everything taut. Toasted almond and melon appear mid-palate, with well-integrated oak providing structure rather than flavor.
Finish
Long and mineral-driven, with lingering citrus, hazelnut, and a clean, slightly honeyed fade.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Blend of select parcels in Meursault including Les Casse-Têtes, Les Murgers, and others
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The lobster's sweetness and the risotto's creamy texture mirror the wine's buttery richness, while the lemon butter amplifies the citrus notes and the dish's Parmesan adds a savory counterpoint to the wine's honeyed finish.
Patrick Javillier began making wine in Meursault in 1974 with just 2.5 hectares, and his daughter Marion now oversees the domaine, which has earned a reputation for precise, terroir-driven Chardonnay from some of the village's finest parcels.
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