Domaine Roulot Meursault Les Vireuils 2019
Domaine Roulot · Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
At a glance
- Producer
- Domaine Roulot
- Region
- Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
- Grape variety
- Chardonnay
- Wine type
- White
- Body
- Medium-bodied and Earthy
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Typical price
- $100 - $150 per bottle
Tasting profile
Bright citrus, white flowers, wet stone minerality, subtle hints of toasted almond and vanilla from oak influence
Evolution: Over next 5-8 years, develops richer texture, honeyed notes, complex nuttiness and deeper mineral finish
At peak: Complex layered aromas showing citrus blossom, honeycomb, flint, and a creamy but focused palate with long, saline finish
Structure
- Acidity
- High, vibrant and well balanced
- Tannins
- None (white wine)
- Alcohol
- Approx. 13% ABV
- Aging potential
- Excellent; capable of evolving over 15+ years due to balanced acidity, terroir expression and producer quality
Drinking window
- Peak drinking
- 2027 to 2044
- Optimal window
- 2024 to 2047
- Current status
- Approaching early maturity
- Current condition
- Youthful with good freshness, primary citrus and mineral notes well integrated
The wine’s structure—with vibrant acidity, moderate alcohol, and expressive terroir character—supports long aging. The 2019 vintage’s ripe fruit balanced by freshness in Meursault’s renowned terroir allows development of nuanced secondary and tertiary notes starting around year 5 and persisting well beyond year 10.
Food pairing
Pairs beautifully with shellfish (lobster, scallops), rich seafood dishes, roasted chicken, creamy cheeses, and mushroom risottos
Serving
- Serving temperature
- 12-14°C / 54-57°F
- Decant
- Not required
Sustainability
Sustainability score: 7/10
Domaine Roulot employs sustainable viticulture including minimal pesticide use, cover cropping, soil health management, and manual harvesting; uses natural yeast fermentations
While not fully certified organic or biodynamic, Domaine Roulot practices sustainable farming methods aimed at preserving terroir and minimizing chemical inputs. The vintage 2019 reflects attention to environmental stewardship with reasonable carbon footprint mitigated by local distribution and energy-efficient cellar operations.