Viré-Clessé Vieilles Vignes, Meurgey-Croses, 2022
Viré-Clessé Vieilles Vignes, Meurgey-Croses, 2022
- White Still
- 75.0cl
- 13.0%
- Chardonnay
The 2022 Viré-Clessé Vieilles Vignes from Meurgey-Croses comes from a single vineyard, Le Mont in Clessé, with vines approaching 70 years old, matured in large 450 l foudres. On the nose it is sophisticated and herbal, showing tarragon and chamomile with a touch of citrus oils, while pear skin and yellow plum notes carry through to the palate. The wine has appealing vivacity and minerality, finishing with a subtle herbaceous lift. This is a highly complex Macôn wine, no doubt benefitting from the wisdom of the old vines — not wrinkles!
It pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted chicken, lightly spiced fish, shellfish, creamy vegetable dishes, or soft goat cheeses, where its freshness, herbal nuance and mineral tension enhance the flavours of the dish.
- ❖ ABV: 13.0%
Grapes
Chardonnay
Vintage report
The 2022 growing season in Burgundy began with a worryingly dry spring that had vignerons checking soil moisture levels weekly, followed by a summer that alternated between intense heat and welcome rainfall. The vines handled the stress remarkably well, producing smaller berries with concentrated flavours, though yields dropped significantly across both the Côte d'Or and Chablis. Harvest began earlier than usual, with many producers picking in late August under bright skies.
What emerged from the cellars shows a vintage of surprising finesse given the challenging conditions. The Pinot Noirs display vivid fruit and firm tannins without the jammy weight you might expect from a hot year, whilst the Chardonnays retained their mineral backbone alongside ripe stone fruit flavours. We're finding the village-level wines particularly compelling right now, drinking beautifully with just a year or two of bottle age, though the premier and grand crus will reward patience until the late 2020s.
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