At a glance

Producer

Domaine d'Auvenay

Region

Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$200-$350

Tasting profile

Notes of wet stone, citrus zest, white flowers, and a hint of toasted almond; medium plus weight with rich texture.

Evolution: Will develop nuttiness, honeyed complexity, and smoky nuances as it evolves.

At peak: Elegant minerality balanced with complex fruit and subtle oak influence, long persistent finish.

Structure

Acidity

High, vibrant acidity typical of Meursault

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

Around 13-13.5%

Aging potential

20-25+ years from vintage depending on vintage conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2040

Optimal window

2022 to 2043

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

The wine is starting to show harmony but still developing complex tertiary notes.

Les Narvaux is a premier cru vineyard producing structured, age-worthy Meursault. The 2015 vintage in Burgundy was excellent with ripe fruit balanced by fresh acidity, supporting a long drinking window. The wine needs time to fully integrating oak and develop tertiary nuances, optimized from about 10 years post vintage.

Food pairing

Roasted chicken with herbs, lobster with beurre blanc, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese, or light fish dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

12-14°C / 54-57°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Employs biodynamic viticulture with minimal intervention, uses native yeasts for fermentation, recycles water used in the winery, and uses lightweight bottles to reduce packaging impact.

Domaine d'Auvenay is run by Anne-Claude Leflaive, a pioneer in biodynamic farming in Burgundy. Their commitment to sustainable agriculture, careful resource management and packaging reduction results in a low environmental impact despite international distribution.