At a glance

Producer

Domaine Saint-Marc

Region

Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$75-$110

Tasting profile

Nose of roasted hazelnuts, citrus confit, baked apple, white florals, subtle smoke, and honey notes. Palate shows richness, creamy texture, lively acidity, and lingering mineral salinity.

Evolution: Primary fruit now merging with nutty, honeyed, and toasty tertiary notes; acid-framework remains supportive.

At peak: At or just past peak; will hold on with further complexity but softer fruit through 2026-2028 if well stored.

Structure

Acidity

Medium+

Tannins

None (typical for white Burgundy)

Alcohol

13-13.5%

Aging potential

12-15 years from vintage; holding well due to quality site and vintage balance

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2020 to 2032

Optimal window

2017 to 2035

Current status

Drinking well, approaching peak but can age

Current condition

Mature; likely showing complex tertiary notes with graceful evolution, but not past its prime.

2013 was a cooler, classic year in Meursault, giving balanced wines with freshness and moderate power. Bois de Blagny is an excellent lieu-dit for slow-maturing Chardonnay. At over 10 years old, the wine is mature with developed nuances but can continue offering pleasure for several more years if well cellared. High acidity and mineral drive support longer aging than many generic Meursaults.

Food pairing

Ideal with roasted poultry (chicken, guinea fowl), lobster in butter sauce, scallops, veal in cream sauce, morel mushrooms, aged Comté or Beaufort cheese.

Serving

Serving temperature

12-14°C / 54-57°F

Decant

Yes (20-30 minutes) — Helps release tertiary aromas and soften any reductive notes.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

Likely follows some lutte raisonnée (reasoned struggle) vineyard practices common in Meursault; no official eco-certification claimed. Standard European vineyard management; little public information on solar, water, or packaging innovation.

Domaine Saint-Marc is a traditional Côte de Beaune producer with no significant public commitment to certified sustainable, organic, or biodynamic practices for this cuvée. Possible use of reasoned struggle and environmentally aware viticulture, as typical in the region. No documentation of renewable energy, recycled packaging, or advanced water conservation. Carbon footprint is typical for boutique Burgundy domains—moderate for European consumption, higher when exported. Transparency on environmental measures is low; thus, middle-of-the-road sustainability score.