Philippe Bouzereau Meursault La Croix Noire 2023
The Wine
17+/20 Pts Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com 'Cask sample. The oak gives spice and oatmeal to the aroma, as well as a woody note. Rich, deep and powerful and plenty of freshness. Real power here, but all in balance. Needs time to become more elegant.'
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Sub-Region - Meursault
Extra - Cork
Year - 2023
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
There are a number of Bouzereaus in Meursault and all are cousins. All have been associated with the vines, and for many generations – though one of Philippe’s grandmothers was from Chassagne-Montrachet!
Philippe cultivates about 17 hectares of vines from Chassagne-Montrachet all the way to Aloxe – but principally from Meursault. You may link Philippe to the Château de Cîteaux – now a hotel – and its associated Clos (Meursault Vieux Clos) in the centre of Meursault. Both were bought in 1995 by Philippe’s father who replanted the Clos but the hotel was later resold – “You can really only do hotels or wine, not both!” says Philippe who has been responsible here since 2006.
No sulfur is used until the malos are done here. Philippe has some new foudres in the cellar, some 300-litre barrels too, otherwise, the elevage generally uses standard 228-litre barrels.
