Retour Domaine Henri Delagrange - Meursault - White - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Burgundy
DESIGNATION: AOP Meursault
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright, light gold
Nose Floral notes punctuated by buttery accents and a hint of minerality.
Palate This cuvée stands out with its bright mineral tension and refined balance. The palate is both rich and vibrant, displaying freshness and precision. Ripe fruit flavors are perfectly framed by a subtle touch of oak, giving the wine depth and complexity without overshadowing its elegance.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 12°C.
Food Carpaccio of sea bream, pan-fried porcini mushrooms with savory, shellfish, poultry in cream sauce.
Cellar ageing From now until 2030 and beyond for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Based in the heart of Volnay, Domaine Henri Delagrange is a benchmark for those who appreciate classic Burgundian craftsmanship. Under the expertise of Didier Delagrange, the estate produces wines with vibrant, ripe-fruit aromas and deep, expressive flavors. Each cuvée is polished and precise, offering both intensity and finesse—a hallmark of the region’s finest winemaking.
Wine The 2022 White Meursault embodies elegance and freshness, driven by vibrant mineral tension. Benefiting from the vintage's optimal ripeness, it strikes a perfect balance of richness, freshness, and intensity. The palate reveals a silky texture, with well-defined structure and depth, enhanced by subtle notes of toasted almond and vanilla. Precise and meticulously crafted, this is an accomplished Meursault of remarkable poise. Awarded 93/100 and a top distinction from the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Vines 40 years old on 2 terroirs: Les Forges and Magny. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 12 months in barrels, 20% of which are new. Average annual production of 4,500 bottles.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
A ‘ Favourite’ wine rated 93/100 by our committee!