Price: $1399.99
6+ Price: $1,199.99 / btl
The 2020 Les Charmes from Roulot is a strikingly vibrant and finely sculpted wine, balancing the warmth of the vintage with the domaine’s unmistakable precision. Aromas of lemon curd, ripe pear, white peach, and citrus blossom rise with clarity, layered with notes of crushed stone, hazelnut, and subtle herbal lift. On the palate, the wine is both supple and taut, offering a silky texture energized by bright acidity and a firm, limestone-driven mineral backbone. Flavors of orchard fruit, citrus oil, and delicate leesy nuances unfold with poise, leading into a long, clean, and elegantly saline finish. The 2020 Charmes shows both generosity and tension—an impeccably balanced, expressive Premier Cru that beautifully reflects Roulot’s hallmark style.
Guy Roulot Description
Domaine Roulot remains one of Meursault’s most esteemed and influential estates, celebrated for its crystalline, mineral-driven interpretations of Chardonnay. Under Jean-Marc Roulot’s exacting leadership, the domaine farms organically with exceptional precision, prioritizing soil health, low yields, and meticulous handwork. Native-yeast fermentations, gentle pressing, and élevage in predominantly neutral oak preserve purity and structural tension. Les Charmes, among Meursault’s most storied Premier Crus, lies on the lower slope, where deeper limestone-clay soils provide both breadth and depth. Interpreted through Roulot’s lens, this terroir produces wines of lift, definition, and sleek power—expressions that consistently rank among the top renditions of this iconic climat.
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