Special Offer: Jean-Philippe Fichet Meursault Tesson 2016 – Cru White Burgundy!

Jean-Philippe Fichet Meursault Tesson 2016

Burgundy, France

Today's Offer: Save 27%

REGULAR BOTTLE PRICE: $189.99

SPECIAL BOTTLE PRICE: $139.99

OFFER EXPIRES: Monday February 2nd or until supply lasts

AVAILABILITY: 36 bottles available

About Frescobaldi Estate:

Domaine Jean-Philippe Fichet is one of Meursault’s most respected growers — a third-generation vigneron working meticulously in the vineyards and cellar to express the purest voice of Côte de Beaune Chardonnay. Based in the village of Meursault in Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, Fichet farms his parcels with great respect for soil and vine, focusing on low yields, manual work, and minimal intervention. His estate’s philosophy emphasizes organic and biodiverse vineyard practice, gentle harvesting and very careful sorting, long and slow pressings, and élevage that showcases terroir rather than oak. Each lieu-dit he bottles — from Gruyaches to Chevalières to Le Tesson — reflects a distinct hillside expression of limestone and clay soils that define this storied white wine region. 

The 2016 Jean-Philippe Fichet Meursault Le Tesson is a superb vintage from the prized “Le Tesson” lieu-dit, a mid-slope parcel facing east on well-drained clay-limestone soils that sit on the same contour lines as several Premier Crus. In 2016, yields were lower due to challenging weather, which heightened concentration and minerality in the best sites. Fichet’s Le Tesson that year has been regarded by critics as one of the standouts of his range, combining a refined, energetic nose of apple, pear, citrus zest, hazelnut and chalk-driven minerality with a palate of richness, clarity and tension. The wine is full-bodied, complex structure with chalky grip and a long, balanced finish that rewards patience in the cellar and promises development through the 2030s. 

Vinification for this wine follows traditional Burgundian practice with long, gentle pressings and barrel élevage (often around 11–12 months with a minority of new oak) before tank assembly and extended maturation. The indigenous yeasts and careful handling ensure a wine that’s precise and mineral-driven rather than overtly oaky. On the palate, the 2016 Le Tesson offers vivid citrus and orchard fruits wrapped around a core of chalk and stone, with underlying acidity that lifts the flavors and a finish that is long, racy, and layered. This is a wine of both power and finesse — a superb example of Meursault’s potential and the singular talent of Jean- Philippe Fichet in crafting Chardonnay that harmonizes texture, depth and terroir expression.

Why Buy This Wine:

Exceptional Terroir Expression in a Village Wine

This is not just any white Burgundy — Le Tesson comes from a prized lieu-dit in Meursault that sits mid-slope with excellent clay-limestone soils and exposure that often rivals the character of some premiers crus. Even at the village level, this wine beautifully captures the interplay of minerality, fruit purity and terroir definition that Burgundy aficionados crave. 

Complex Aromatics & Versatile Pairing Potential

Tasting notes highlight a sophisticated bouquet of pear, hazelnut, citrus zest and chalky minerality complemented by hints of noble reduction and subtle toast — a profile that’s engaging in the glass and translates beautifully to food. Its purity and structure make it a fantastic match for richer seafood, creamy risottos or poultry dishes that benefit from a wine with both energy and texture.

This isn’t just a bottle of Meursault — it’s a fine, terroir-driven classic from a respected vigneron that delivers depth, finesse and age-worthy complexity. It appeals to collectors, lovers of Burgundy’s expressive Chardonnays, and anyone seeking a wine with both critical pedigree and delicious presence at the table.

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