Meursault
Also known as: AOC Meursault
One of the most famous names in Chardonnay worldwide, with wines of buttery richness and distinctive minerality.
Meursault is the cathedral of Chardonnay. Its white marl soils produce Chardonnay with a buttery texture, notes of hazelnut and almond, and pure minerality. With no classified Grand Cru, Meursault Premier Cru competes with the finest white wines in the world.
Key facts
France
AOP
Iconic
Very high
white wines
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What it signals on a wine list
Wine-list perception
Meursault on a wine list is world-benchmark Chardonnay. It conveys sophistication, knowledge and iconic France.
When to highlight it
For a premium white, as a Chardonnay benchmark, in fine-dining restaurants and for elegant pairings.
Guest profile
Experienced guests, Chardonnay lovers, travellers, business diners and collectors.
Best sales angle
It sells by producer, by classification (Premier Cru), by vintage and through the story of 'iconic French Chardonnay'.
Usual role on the list
Practical hospitality use
How to position Meursault on a real wine list
A quick operating read to turn Meursault into buying, recommendation and library navigation.
Guest reading
Meursault works when guests understand whether they are buying prestige, local identity, value or discovery.
Floor cue
Present Meursault with one grape, one style and one dish; the region stops feeling abstract.
List role
Use it to structure the list by territory and open paths to related grapes, styles and pairings.
Define an entry reference and a premium reference so Meursault has a commercial path.
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