# Meursault Narvaux (2022)

- **Producer:** Maison Louis Jadot
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €71
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, apple, lemon, butter, vanilla, toasted bread, honey, almond

## About this wine

The Meursault Narvaux 2022 from Maison Louis Jadot hails from a highly regarded vineyard site within the Meursault appellation of Burgundy. Les Narvaux is recognized for its elevated position on the slope, contributing to a distinctively elegant and cool expression of Chardonnay, with terroir often considered to be of Premier Cru caliber. The vineyard's soils are characterized by limestone and iron oxide. Maison Louis Jadot, a historic producer established in 1859, is known for its commitment to expressing the purity of Burgundy's terroirs through a blend of tradition and technology, with a careful approach to oak usage. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy is noted for its quality, with wines from this year expected to develop favorably over time.

## Interesting facts

- Les Narvaux is a 'village' level vineyard often considered Premier Cru quality.
- Its high elevation contributes to a cooler, more elegant wine style.
- Louis Jadot is a historic Burgundy house founded in 1859.
- The vineyard soils contain limestone and iron oxide.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity and medium body complement rich seafood and poultry dishes, cutting through creamy sauces and balancing the natural sweetness of shellfish. Its subtle oak influence harmonizes with roasted flavors and buttery preparations.

## Wine making process

The production of Meursault Narvaux involves fermenting the Chardonnay grapes in large oak vats. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of 18 months in French oak barrels, with a proportion of these being new (around 30%). The wine is also aged on its lees, which contributes to its texture and complexity. Louis Jadot's approach prioritizes showcasing the specific characteristics of the Narvaux vineyard through careful vinification and maturation.