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Meursault Premier Cru ‘Les Charmes’
Flavours
Chardonnay
Green Apple
Honeysuckle
Minerality
Peach
Pear
White Blossom
Hazelnut
Green AppleHoneysuckleMineralityPeachPearWhite BlossomHazelnut- Old-vine Charmes du Dessous, with a tiny-artisanal production
- Ripe apple, honeysuckle and piercing white fruit, carried by electric freshness
- 30% new oak adds depth and structure to a broad, concentrated palate
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A little more depth of colour and certainly more weight. Ripe apples dominate the nose and hold the oak at bay. Plenty of energy on the second half of the palate, piercing white fruit with good acidity, and even some tannins from the wood to finish.
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About this Wine
One of Meursault’s most celebrated Premier Crus, from old vines planted in 1939 and 1947 in prized Charmes du Dessous. Rich, concentrated and powerful, with ripe apple, honeysuckle and piercing white fruit, all driven by exceptional freshness and tension. Electric.
Flavour Profile
Floral and ripe-fruited, with honeysuckle, white fruit, taut acidity, mineral drive and a long, focused finish.
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Verified ReviewerServing tips
Drink now for its brightness, or cellar to let the depth and tension gather.
Serve at
12-14°C
An hour out of the fridge
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Power and precision in equal measure. Old-vine Les Charmes with huge depth, ripe fruit and an almost electric line of freshness.
Ripe apple and honeysuckle lead into a broad, concentrated palate packed with piercing white fruit. There is serious weight, but also a remarkable sense of energy, with bright acidity cutting cleanly through the richness and keeping everything taut and precise.
The old-vine fruit has enough natural concentration to absorb the 30% new oak almost effortlessly, adding structure and depth without dominating the wine. As the palate develops, the wine seems to tighten, becoming increasingly focused and mineral towards a long, vibrant finish.
Jasper Morris found the same combination of depth and drive, noting the additional weight, ripe apple fruit, plenty of energy and good acidity, and scoring the wine 91–94 points.
A powerful expression of Charmes, but never a heavy one. Breadth, concentration and serious Premier Cru stature, all held together by superb tension.
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The Plot
Les Charmes is one of Meursault’s great Premier Cru vineyards, renowned for wines that combine generosity and breadth with real finesse. Philippe’s parcel lies in the prized Charmes du Dessous, the lower section of the vineyard, sitting beneath the slope of Les Perrières.
He farms just 0.41 hectares, planted with old vines dating from 1939 and 1947, rooted in the classic clay and limestone soils of Meursault.
Those old vines and this privileged position give Philippe fruit with considerable natural concentration, but the terroir also brings the tension and precision that stop the wine becoming simply powerful.
Technical Details
Hand-harvested Chardonnay, whole-bunch pressed, fermented in tank, then finished in barrel. Aged 11 months in 228L barrels (30% new oak) with 16 months’ élevage total. Bottled by hand using the traditional chèvre à deux becs.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Domaine Philippe Chavy |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Meursault |
| Climat | Les Charmes |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| ABV | 14% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 12-14°C (an hour out of the fridge) |
Discover Their Story
A historic domaine in the heart of Puligny-Montrachet, crafting wines from some of the most legendary vineyards on earth.
The Chavy name rings out across Burgundy, synonymous with classically brilliant white wines. Philippe took the reins in 1990, inheriting Puligny parcels from his father (planted in the 1950s) and Meursault from his mother (going all the way back to 1932), with one of Saint-Aubin’s most iconic plots thrown into the mix.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Hand Bottled
Each bottle is carefully filled and sealed by hand, a meticulous process that carefully maintains the wines aromatics and texture.
Rare Find
Exceptionally scarce and nearly impossible to find, a true hidden gem. A wine reserved for those who seek the extraordinary.
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Premier Cru Classification
Single Plot vineyards are the crown jewels of their Village, producing some of the finest wines in the world.
Chardonnay
The crown jewel of white Burgundy. Elegant, textured, and endlessly expressive, from flinty Chablis to rich Meursault.
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Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
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2,000
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84
Appellations
33
Grand Cru AOCs
What’s in the Box
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Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
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FAQs
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Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
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Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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