Château de Meursault Beaune 1er Cru Les Fèves 2015

Château de Meursault is one of Burgundy's historic estates, with origins stretching back to the 11th century. Based in the village of Meursault, the domaine possesses an extensive collection of vineyards across the Côte de Beaune, producing both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from some of the region's most distinguished appellations.

Les Fèves is a small Premier Cru vineyard in Beaune, situated on the slopes immediately north of the town. Its position and limestone-rich soils are particularly well suited to Pinot Noir, producing wines noted for combining aromatic elegance with structure, depth and excellent ageing potential.

The 2015 vintage is particularly significant. Widely regarded as an excellent year for red Burgundy, warm and favourable growing conditions produced ripe, concentrated Pinot Noir while the best vineyards retained freshness and balance. With more than a decade of development, this bottle is now entering a fascinating stage of maturity, where primary red fruit begins to mingle with the complex savoury characteristics associated with aged Burgundy.

This is a medium-bodied, dry Pinot Noir that prioritises elegance and complexity rather than power. The fruit is softer and more developed than in a young Burgundy, with fresh cherry and raspberry beginning to give way to more savoury, earthy and gently spiced flavours.

If you're accustomed to bigger reds such as Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon, this will feel considerably lighter and more delicate. The appeal lies instead in its silky texture, perfume and layers of flavour that develop in the glass.

If you enjoy premium Pinot Noir, mature Rioja or elegant Northern Italian reds, but want something finer and more nuanced, mature red Burgundy is a natural progression.