At a glance

Producer

Louise Dubois (Maison François Martenot)

Region

Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$40-$70 USD (depending on market and condition)

Tasting profile

Rich orchard fruit (pear, apple), toasted hazelnut, hints of brioche and butter, subtle mineral finish

Evolution: Aged notes of honey, dried fruit, and nuttiness deepen over next 2-3 years

At peak: Generous mouthfeel, expressive minerality, integrated oak, complex bouquet

Structure

Acidity

Medium plus; fresh and lively, holds well with time

Tannins

Very low (white wine)

Alcohol

13-13.5% ABV (typical for Meursault in 2017)

Aging potential

Solid; 8-10 years from vintage in correct storage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2042

Optimal window

2022 to 2045

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Mature, showing layered complexity, but will hold up another few years

Meursaults from quality producers in balanced vintages like 2017 tend to peak 5-10 years post-vintage; by 2024 this wine should display mature complexity and tertiary aromatics, though drink window remains open for a few more years.

Food pairing

Ideal with butter-poached lobster, scallops, roast chicken with mushrooms, or Comté cheese

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

Producer (Maison François Martenot) has initiated reductions in chemical inputs, moves to integrated pest management, and some energy efficiency upgrades, but mainstream practices dominate. Packaging is standard glass with no lightweight initiative. No broad renewable energy use or holistic sustainability program published.

While Burgundy as a region increasingly prioritizes sustainable viticulture, the Louise Dubois label is an export-oriented, negotiant-tier bottling from Maison François Martenot—one of Burgundy’s largest volume producers. They do not pursue organic/biodynamic certification for these wines, and their public sustainability initiatives are more limited than top growers in the region. The wine does not claim significant sustainability leadership in farming, winery operations, or packaging, and the logistical carbon footprint is typical for a widely exported French white. Overall sustainability is moderate, with some improvements vs. industry norms but not at the forefront of climate or certification standards.