Price: $849.99
6+ Price: $649.99 / btl
The 2020 Tessons from Roulot is a brilliantly vibrant and finely chiseled expression, marrying the vintage’s natural generosity with the domaine’s hallmark tension and purity. Aromas of lemon curd, ripe pear, white peach, and citrus blossom rise with clarity, supported by notes of crushed stone, hazelnut, and a delicate herbal lift. On the palate, the wine is silken yet taut, offering a harmonious interplay of orchard fruit and bright acidity anchored by a firm, chalk-driven mineral backbone. Subtle lees nuances and light toasted hints add depth without compromising precision. The finish is long, clean, and elegantly saline, showing both energy and refinement. The 2020 Tessons is a superbly balanced, beautifully expressive Meursault—combining richness with crystalline focus in a way only Roulot can achieve.
Guy Roulot Description
Domaine Roulot remains one of Meursault’s most iconic and influential estates, known for its unwavering focus on purity, precision, and transparent terroir expression. Under Jean-Marc Roulot’s meticulous guidance, the domaine farms organically with exceptional attention to detail, prioritizing low yields, soil vitality, and thoughtful canopy management. In the cellar, native-yeast fermentations, gentle pressing, and élevage in mostly neutral oak emphasize tension and clarity over richness. Les Tessons – Clos du Mon Plaisir, a revered lieu-dit on the mid-slope of Meursault, is widely considered the village’s finest non–Premier Cru site. Its limestone-rich soils and perfect exposure yield Chardonnay of striking mineral definition, lifted aromatics, and quiet, authoritative elegance. In Roulot’s hands, Tessons becomes one of Burgundy’s most coveted village bottlings, often rivaling Premier Crus in finesse and detail.
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