Prosper Maufoux Meursault 1er Cru La Piece Sous le Bois is an exceptional Chardonnay from the heart of Burgundy's renowned Cote de Beaune region. Crafted by Maison Prosper Maufoux, a prestigious winery with over 160 years of history and pioneering sustainable practices, this wine hails from the distinguished Premier Cru plot in the Blagny area. The vineyard, situated at the highest point in Meursault and bordering Puligny-Montrachet, benefits from chalky soils rich in white marl, yielding low yields of intensely concentrated fruit with remarkable natural acidity. With meticulous hand-harvesting and careful winemaking, including maturation in lightly toasted French oak, this wine beautifully expresses its singular Burgundian terroir.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
This Meursault boasts a luminous golden hue, brimming with clarity and elegance, reflecting its Premier Cru pedigree.
Nose:
An aromatic bouquet unfurls with precise notes of flint, subtle spice, and layers of toasted oak. These savoury nuances elegantly envelop a core of ripe stone fruit and citrus, alluding to the wine's complexity and depth.
Palate:
On the palate, it delivers both tension and power. The creamy texture is balanced effortlessly by vivacious freshness, where mineral undertones, hints of spice, and the nuance of fine oak support vibrant fruit flavours. The wine's beautifully woven mouthfeel is simultaneously rich and refined, capturing the essence of its chalk-rich, hillside vineyard.
Finish:
The finish is distinctive and refreshing, with a lingering saline note that leaves the palate invigorated-a signature hallmark of Meursault's most illustrious Premier Cru sites. The refined finish underscores impeccable winemaking and the unique terroir from which this Chardonnay was born.
