Domaine Roulot Bourgogne Blanc 2022
Domaine Roulot
Jean-Marc Roulot's regional Bourgogne Blanc routinely embarrasses wines twice its classification. Sourced from vines around Meursault, this is Burgundy distilled to its essence — tension, minerality, and chardonnay fruit in perfect balance. The terroir of the Côte de Beaune's limestone soils is unmistakable.
Nose
Citrus blossom and green apple open with clarity, followed by a chalky mineral edge and a whisper of hazelnut. There's a subtle honey quality that emerges with air.
Palate
Taut and precise, with bright acidity carrying flavors of lemon curd, green pear, and white flowers. The mid-palate has a creamy texture from careful lees contact, yet the wine remains laser-focused and dry.
Finish
Long and mineral-driven, with persistent citrus and a stony, almost saline close.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Multiple parcels around Meursault, Côte de Beaune
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Grilled Dover sole with beurre blanc and steamed asparagus
Jean-Marc Roulot, also an accomplished actor, tends his family's prized Meursault vineyards with obsessive care, producing even his entry-level Bourgogne Blanc from old vines on the limestone and clay soils surrounding the village.
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