{"title":"Domaine Clos de la Chapelle","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"domaine-clos-de-la-chapelle-meursault-1er-cru-charmes-2023-750ml-offer","title":"Domaine Clos de la Chapelle Meursault 1er cru Charmes 2023 750ml (Offer)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points — John Gilman, View From the Cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points — Allen Meadows, Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle’s 2023 Meursault Premier Cru Charmes is a beautifully concentrated and exceptionally limited Chardonnay from one of the most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards in the Côte de Beaune. Combining the natural generosity of Charmes with finely structured acidity, mineral definition and an elegant oak influence, this is a refined, age-worthy white Burgundy produced in extremely small quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Place\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault is located in the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, immediately south of Volnay and north of Puligny-Montrachet. Although the village has no Grand Cru vineyards, its finest Premier Crus produce some of the world’s most distinguished and longest-lived Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meursault appellation includes 19 officially classified Premier Cru climats. The best vineyards are generally situated at approximately 260 meters above sea level, with exposures ranging from east to south. Their soils are predominantly composed of Jurassic marl and marly limestone, with localized deposits of magnesium-rich limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese soils and exposures allow Chardonnay to achieve exceptional ripeness while retaining the freshness, structure and mineral complexity essential to fine white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Charmes Vineyard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharmes is the largest of Meursault’s Premier Cru vineyards and one of its most famous. It lies in the southern portion of the appellation, adjoining the Premier Cru vineyards of Perrières and Puligny-Montrachet’s Les Combettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is traditionally associated with broad, generous and naturally opulent wines. Charmes often displays a softer, more floral and gently honeyed personality than the firmer, more mineral-driven Perrières, while still possessing the structure and acidity required for extended aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle’s parcel is situated in the lower part of the Charmes vineyard, an area that has responded particularly well to Burgundy’s increasingly warm and dry growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Domaine’s Parcel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle farms only 0.125 hectare—approximately one-third of an acre—of Meursault Premier Cru Charmes. The Chardonnay vines were planted in 1950 and are now more than 70 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard’s reddish-brown soil contains a high proportion of clay. This clay retains water and helps protect the old vines during hot, dry growing seasons, yet the parcel remains sufficiently well-drained to avoid excessively humid or disease-promoting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiny size of the holding results in extremely limited production, making this one of the domaine’s rarest white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Grape\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay. \u003c\/strong\u003eChardonnay is Burgundy’s great white-wine grape and an exceptionally sensitive interpreter of place. In Meursault Charmes, it develops a combination of ripe orchard fruit, citrus, floral notes, toasted nuts and textural richness, balanced by fresh acidity and a distinct mineral undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaking and Aging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted. The wine is traditionally vinified and matured in French oak barrels for approximately 14 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel fermentation and aging contribute texture, complexity and subtle notes of toast and spice, while the wine’s natural acidity preserves freshness and definition. The oak is intended to frame the concentrated old-vine Chardonnay rather than overwhelm the character of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Meursault Charmes opens with expressive aromas of ripe lemon, yellow apple, pear and white flowers, joined by notes of crushed stone, hazelnut and delicately integrated oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is silky and concentrated, with the natural breadth and generosity associated with Charmes. Ripe orchard fruit and citrus flavors are supported by energetic acidity, fine mineral tension and a subtle savory nuttiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its richness, the wine remains linear, elegant and beautifully controlled. The finish is long and focused, carrying persistent notes of citrus, minerals and oak spice. This is a powerful yet graceful Meursault with the structure to develop considerable complexity in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points — John Gilman, View From the Cellar \u003c\/strong\u003eJohn Gilman awarded the 2023 Meursault Premier Cru Charmes 94+ points, placing it among the highest-rated wines from Domaine Clos de la Chapelle’s 2023 collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — Wine Spectator \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Silky in texture and exuding lemon, apple, mineral and oak spice aromas and flavors, this white is linear and elegant. Defined by its bracing acidity, this extends on the citrusy and spicy aftertaste. Best from 2027 through 2039. 75 cases made, 48 cases imported.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points — Allen Meadows, Burghound \u003c\/strong\u003eAllen Meadows awarded the 2023 Meursault Premier Cru Charmes 92 points, recognizing the wine’s quality, structure and expression of this renowned Premier Cru vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Domaine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle is based in Bligny-lès-Beaune and takes its name from the historic Volnay Premier Cru Clos de la Chapelle monopole. The walled vineyard was acquired by Victor Boillot in 1865 and remained in the Boillot family for nearly 150 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate entered a new chapter in 2010 when Burgundy enthusiast Mark O’Connell and his Burgundian partners acquired the domaine. Since then, the vineyard holdings have expanded carefully to include prized parcels in Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Meursault and Corton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine remains extremely small, cultivating approximately five hectares divided among numerous individual vineyards. Its philosophy emphasizes meticulous vineyard work, hand harvesting, low yields and limited production, allowing each wine to express the character of its individual climat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rich yet structured white Burgundy is an exceptional accompaniment to lobster, scallops, crab, turbot, halibut and sea bass. It also pairs beautifully with roast chicken, veal in cream sauce, mushroom risotto, foie gras and richly textured cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of depth, freshness and gentle nuttiness makes it particularly successful with grilled lobster, shellfish in butter or cream sauce, poultry with morels and aged Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing and Cellaring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cool but not overly chilled, ideally between 50 and 54°F. A young bottle may be opened approximately 30 minutes before serving to allow its aromas and texture to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine may be enjoyed for its youthful fruit and energy, but its acidity, concentration and old-vine depth make it an excellent candidate for extended cellaring. Wine Spectator recommends drinking it from 2027 through 2039.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Clos de la Chapelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubregion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Côte de Beaune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault Premier Cru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charmes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Cru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Holding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.125 hectare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in 1950\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish-brown, clay-rich soil over Burgundy limestone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 14 months in barrel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry white wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle Meursault Premier Cru Charmes 2023\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"67","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52722201395483,"sku":"210000060773","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/e8zbtgzl3l1riozynar9.jpg?v=1785784718"},{"product_id":"domaine-clos-de-la-chapelle-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru-2023-750ml-offer","title":"Domaine Clos De La Chapelle Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023 750ml (Offer)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Jasper Morris, MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle’s 2023 Corton-Charlemagne is a profound and exceptionally limited expression of one of Burgundy’s most celebrated white-wine vineyards. Produced entirely from Chardonnay, it combines the natural richness and power of the Corton hill with vibrant acidity, stony minerality and the remarkable precision for which the finest Corton-Charlemagne wines are known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Place\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorton-Charlemagne is a Grand Cru appellation situated at the northern end of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, where the rounded Hill of Corton rises above the villages of Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Ladoix-Serrigny. The appellation occupies the hill’s higher, cooler slopes at approximately 280 to 330 meters above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese elevated vineyards are planted on steep slopes composed of limestone, marl and thin, stony soils. The combination of altitude, exposure and mineral-rich geology gives Corton-Charlemagne its distinctive balance of concentration, freshness and long-lived structure. Although the appellation covers approximately 60 hectares currently under production, individual domaine holdings are often extremely small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Vineyard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle farms just 0.30 hectare—less than one acre—of Corton-Charlemagne. Its parcel is located on the Pernand-Vergelesses side of the hill, facing west, and is planted with approximately 45-year-old Chardonnay vines. The soils contain a high proportion of limestone and marl, contributing to the wine’s firm mineral backbone, chalky texture and naturally persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is correspondingly tiny, making this one of the domaine’s rarest and most sought-after bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Grape\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e Corton-Charlemagne is reserved exclusively for white Grand Cru Burgundy produced from Chardonnay. In this remarkable terroir, the grape develops considerable body and concentration while retaining the acidity, mineral tension and definition necessary for extended bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing harvest and sorting, the grapes are whole-cluster pressed. After a short settling of the juice, fermentation takes place in barrel with native yeasts. The wine is then matured in barrel for approximately 12 to 18 months, depending upon the character of the vintage, followed by a light fining before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris noted that the 2023 was produced from five barrels, with the fruit pressed without prior crushing and one barrel reserved for a longer period of élevage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 opens with expansive aromas of lemon, ripe apple, fresh citrus, crushed stone and discreetly toasted oak. With air, additional notes of white flowers, orchard fruit and subtle spice begin to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is broad and expressive yet beautifully controlled, supported by vibrant acidity and a firm, steely mineral backbone. Ripe citrus and apple flavors are layered with chalk, stone and finely integrated oak. There is impressive depth through the middle of the palate, followed by a long, focused and seemingly endless finish marked by freshness, chalky texture and mouthwatering mineral persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a powerful yet precise Corton-Charlemagne: already expressive, but structured to reward patient cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e95 Points Wine Spectator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis white is expansive and expressive, with lemon, apple tart, citronella, stone and toasty oak aromas and flavors. Delineated by vibrant acidity, with well-integrated oak and a chalky feel on the seemingly endless finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Jasper Morris, MW, Inside Burgundy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 barrels, without crushing before pressing, one will be kept back for a longer elevage. Quite a deep yellow. The bouquet is very different to Pierre Meurgey’s Corton-Charlemagne (more or less the same fruit but some was crushed), the Clos de la Chapelle version offering more precision but less character. This version has a steely backbone, some ripe citrus, a little flesh, medium tension, apples at the back. Just needs a little more tension for the 4th star. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Sample: 92-94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Domaine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle is based in Volnay and takes its name from the historic Volnay Premier Cru Clos de la Chapelle monopole, acquired by Victor Boillot in 1865. After remaining with the Boillot family for nearly 150 years, the estate was acquired in 2010 by Burgundy enthusiast Mark O’Connell and his Burgundian partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the domaine cultivates approximately five hectares divided among 16 vineyards, including prized Premier Cru and Grand Cru parcels in Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Meursault and Corton. Annual production is extremely limited, totaling approximately 2,000 cases across the entire estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing and Service\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at approximately 54–57°F. This structured, mineral-driven white Burgundy is an exceptional partner for lobster, scallops, halibut, sea bass, crab, roast poultry, veal in cream sauce, escargots and richly textured cheeses such as Comté or Délice de Bourgogne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the wine may be enjoyed young with decanting, Corton-Charlemagne is renowned for its ability to develop for decades. Additional bottle age will allow its citrus, stone and oak elements to integrate while revealing more complex notes of honey, toasted nuts, truffle and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubregion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Côte de Beaune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVillage Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pernand-Vergelesses side of the Hill of Corton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Holding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.30 hectare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 45 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limestone and marl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry white wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"67","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52722201657627,"sku":"210000060771","price":293.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/itue3e1iucrrz4140gs7.jpg?v=1785784722"},{"product_id":"domaine-clos-de-la-chapelle-meursault-cuvee-confluence-2023-750ml-offer","title":"Domaine Clos de la Chapelle Meursault Cuvée Confluence 2023 750ml (Offer)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89–91 Points — Jasper Morris, MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle’s 2023 Meursault Cuvée Confluence is an elegant, beautifully integrated Chardonnay that brings together two neighboring vineyards and two contrasting expressions of Meursault terroir. Supple orchard fruit, ripe citrus and discreetly toasted oak are balanced by fresh acidity, oyster-shell salinity and a persistent mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough classified at the village level rather than Premier Cru, Cuvée Confluence is produced from carefully selected barrels originating in two distinguished Meursault lieux-dits: En Marcausse and Les Vignes Blanches. The result is a layered, harmonious white Burgundy that combines the breadth and richness associated with Meursault with impressive freshness and mineral definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Place\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault is situated in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, south of Volnay and north of Puligny-Montrachet. The village is internationally celebrated for Chardonnay capable of combining generous texture, ripe fruit and subtle nuttiness with vibrant acidity and a pronounced limestone-derived mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike several neighboring villages, Meursault has no Grand Cru vineyards. Nevertheless, its finest Premier Cru and village-level climats produce some of Burgundy’s most distinctive and age-worthy white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meursault appellation includes approximately 382.64 hectares devoted to white wine, including 103.79 hectares classified as Premier Cru. Chardonnay dominates production, thriving in the area’s complex combination of limestone, marl, clay and gravelly soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Meaning of Cuvée Confluence\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuvée Confluence is a special blend of selected barrels from the domaine’s En Marcausse vineyard and Chardonnay from both younger and older vines in Les Vignes Blanches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name “Confluence” refers to the meeting of old and young vines, two adjoining vineyards and two distinct but complementary terroirs. Although En Marcausse and Les Vignes Blanches are contiguous, the soil composition changes noticeably where one vineyard meets the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Vineyards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEn Marcausse\u003c\/strong\u003e lies immediately below Les Petits Charrons on the Meursault slope. Its proximity to a break in the topography encourages natural drainage, while its higher clay content contributes body, texture and breadth to the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Vignes Blanches\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from the pale, gravelly limestone found throughout the vineyard. These chalkier soils give the wine greater mineral tension, freshness and precision than might ordinarily be expected from this lower section of the slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine farms approximately 0.20 hectare in En Marcausse and 0.41 hectare in Les Vignes Blanches. Cuvée Confluence is made from a selection within these holdings, bringing together the clay-rich depth of En Marcausse and the limestone-driven energy of Les Vignes Blanches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2023 vintage, Jasper Morris noted that the blend came from the upper portions of Vignes Blanches and Marcausses. A section previously planted to Pinot Noir has been top-grafted to Chardonnay, further strengthening the domaine’s white-wine holdings in this area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Grape: \u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay is particularly sensitive to variations in soil, elevation and exposure. In the limestone and clay soils of Meursault, it can produce wines with generous orchard-fruit flavors, citrus freshness, hazelnut complexity and a distinct mineral or saline undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Cuvée Confluence, Chardonnay expresses both sides of the vineyard blend: the rounded texture and ripeness provided by clay-rich En Marcausse and the citrus-driven freshness and chalky tension contributed by Les Vignes Blanches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eViticulture and Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle’s vineyards are certified organic and are cultivated according to biodynamic principles. The soils are worked regularly, chemical pesticides and fertilizers are avoided, and yields are carefully controlled to encourage concentration and a clear expression of each individual site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted. Vinification is conducted with minimal intervention, allowing the contrasting personalities of En Marcausse and Les Vignes Blanches to remain visible in the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation and maturation in oak barrels contribute texture and complexity, together with restrained notes of toast, vanilla and spice. The oak is integrated into the wine rather than dominating its fruit and mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Cuvée Confluence opens with aromas of ripe peach, yellow apple and pear, accompanied by citrus peel, white flowers, toasted hazelnut and a delicate oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is supple, juicy and harmonious, with flavors of peach, apple tart and ripe citrus framed by oyster-shell salinity and finely integrated toasted oak. The clay-rich component contributes roundness and depth, while the limestone soils bring acidity, mineral tension and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle notes of vanilla, butterscotch and hazelnut emerge toward the finish. Despite its generous fruit and texture, the wine remains fresh and balanced, concluding with impressive harmony, mineral persistence and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points — Wine Spectator: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis beautifully integrated white features peach, apple tart and oyster shell flavors framed with toasty oak. Supple and juicy, this ends with echoes of vanilla and butterscotch. Shows excellent harmony and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89–91 Points — Jasper Morris, MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Sample: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Cuvée Confluence comes from the top of Vignes Blanches and Marcausses, where the pinot part has now been topgrafted to chardonnay (which will really deliver from 2025). Mid lemon yellow. A pleasing fruit on the cusp between white and yellow, decent acidity, some length, not quite the flow which gave me such pleasure in the Vignes Blanches. Barrel Sample: 89-91\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Domaine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle is a small, historic Côte de Beaune estate based in Bligny-lès-Beaune and closely associated with the renowned village of Volnay. It takes its name from the Volnay Premier Cru Clos de la Chapelle monopole, a walled vineyard situated opposite the historic chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historic property was acquired in 2011 and renamed Domaine Clos de la Chapelle in honor of its flagship vineyard. Today, the estate farms approximately five hectares divided among 16 individual terroirs in Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Meursault and Corton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are certified organic and farmed according to biodynamic principles. Grapes are harvested by hand, yields are kept low and intervention in the cellar is minimized. Total estate production averages only approximately 1,800 cases annually, making each individual bottling highly limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuvée Confluence is an excellent partner for roast chicken, sole meunière, halibut with brown butter, sea bass, scallops, lobster ravioli and other shellfish preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also pairs beautifully with creamy mushroom dishes, risotto, pork tenderloin, veal in a light cream sauce and mature cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing and Cellaring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine recommends serving this wine at approximately 16°C, or 61°F. Slightly cooler service will emphasize its citrus and mineral character, while allowing the wine to warm gradually in the glass will reveal additional texture, hazelnut and oak-spice complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is expressive enough to enjoy young with a little air, but its acidity and mineral structure should allow it to develop additional richness and integration over several years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Clos de la Chapelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubregion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Côte de Beaune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault AOC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Village\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuvée Confluence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e En Marcausse and Les Vignes Blanches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource Parcels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.61 hectare combined\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay-rich soils in En Marcausse; pale, gravelly limestone in Les Vignes Blanches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic; biodynamic principles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry white wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle Meursault Cuvée Confluence 2023\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"67","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52722202018075,"sku":"210000060775","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/vkwl1ywbglud9tlhiyng.jpg?v=1785784727"},{"product_id":"domaine-clos-de-la-chapelle-meursault-les-vignes-blanches-2023-750ml-offer","title":"Domaine Clos de la Chapelle Meursault Les Vignes Blanches 2023 750ml (Offer)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — John Gilman, View From the Cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90–92 Points — Jasper Morris, MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle’s 2023 Meursault Les Vignes Blanches is a beautifully concentrated, old-vine Chardonnay from a distinctive village-level climat situated below the celebrated Santenots vineyards. Combining the generous orchard-fruit character traditionally associated with Meursault with vibrant acidity, pale limestone minerality and finely integrated oak, this is a rich yet precise white Burgundy of remarkable depth and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from a tiny 0.41-hectare parcel planted predominantly in 1948. Although Les Vignes Blanches is classified as Meursault Village, its old vines, individual terroir and limited production give it a personality that clearly distinguishes it from a blended village Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Place\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault lies in the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, immediately south of Volnay and north of Puligny-Montrachet. The village is internationally renowned for Chardonnay that combines richness, breadth and silky texture with fresh acidity and a distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault has no Grand Cru vineyards, yet its finest Premier Cru and village-level climats produce some of Burgundy’s most complex and age-worthy white wines. The appellation’s varied marl, limestone, gravel and clay soils allow Chardonnay to express a wide range of styles, from supple and nutty to firm, citrus-driven and intensely mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Les Vignes Blanches Vineyard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Vignes Blanches is situated low on the Meursault slope, below Santenots and just south of the Meursault Premier Cru Santenots vineyards. It rests beneath a small rocky rise that contributes natural drainage and an unusually pronounced mineral character for this part of the slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe climat takes its name from the pale, gravelly limestone visible throughout the vineyard. Beneath and among this limestone is a meaningful clay component that retains water during warm, dry growing seasons. This combination gives the wine both richness and tension: clay contributes depth, texture and ripe orchard fruit, while the gravelly limestone provides freshness, salinity and mineral definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany growers traditionally blend fruit from Les Vignes Blanches into a broader village-level Meursault. Domaine Clos de la Chapelle instead bottles the parcel separately to preserve its individual character and expression of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Domaine’s Parcel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle farms approximately 0.41 hectare—just over one acre—of Les Vignes Blanches. Most of the Chardonnay vines were planted in 1948, immediately following the Second World War, making them more than 75 years old at the time of the 2023 harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese deeply rooted old vines naturally produce small quantities of concentrated fruit. Their extensive root systems penetrate multiple soil layers, helping the vines maintain balance during dry conditions and giving the finished wine notable depth, complexity and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 growing season demonstrated the value of the site’s water-retentive clay. According to Jasper Morris, the soils held sufficient moisture during the vintage, allowing the grapes to achieve generous ripeness while retaining adequate acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Grape: \u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay is Burgundy’s principal white grape and an exceptionally transparent interpreter of terroir. In Les Vignes Blanches, it combines the broad texture and ripe orchard-fruit profile associated with Meursault with citrus freshness, oyster-shell salinity and a finely structured mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eViticulture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle’s vineyards are certified organic and are cultivated according to biodynamic principles. The estate avoids chemical pesticides and fertilizers, regularly ploughs its soils and carefully controls yields to encourage healthy vines and concentrated fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand and sorted before pressing. The domaine’s objective is to preserve the purity of the fruit while allowing the individual soil, vine age and vintage conditions of each small parcel to remain clearly expressed in the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaking and Aging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay is whole-cluster pressed, followed by approximately 24 hours of settling. Fermentation and maturation take place in a combination of French oak barrel sizes, helping the wine develop texture and complexity without allowing the oak to dominate its old-vine fruit or mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine may use up to 30% new oak for its white wines, with barrels sourced from several respected cooperages. Bâtonnage may be performed once per week for as long as six weeks after fermentation, or until malolactic fermentation begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Les Vignes Blanches was matured for approximately 14 months in barrel. The use of different barrel sizes helps preserve freshness while contributing restrained notes of vanilla, toast and brioche. The wine is bottled approximately 15 to 18 months after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 displays a full lemon-yellow color and an expressive, layered bouquet of ripe peach, pear, yellow apple and citrus. With air, aromas of citronella, white flowers, toasted brioche, hazelnut and delicate vanilla emerge alongside a subtle reductive, mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is supple, concentrated and beautifully layered. Rich orchard fruit and ripe peach are balanced by vibrant acidity and savory notes of oyster shell and pale limestone. The old vines provide impressive mid-palate depth, while the wine’s mineral structure keeps its generous fruit precise and focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes of vanilla and toasted brioche are finely integrated into the fruit rather than dominant. The wine builds steadily across the palate, concluding with a long, refined and complex finish marked by citrus, orchard fruit, saline minerals and gentle oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a generous yet disciplined expression of Meursault—reminiscent of the traditional, richly textured style of the village, but supported by enough acidity and mineral tension to remain vibrant and age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — John Gilman, View From the Cellar | \u003c\/strong\u003eJohn Gilman awarded the 2023 Meursault Les Vignes Blanches 93 points, recognizing it as one of the leading white wines in Domaine Clos de la Chapelle’s highly regarded 2023 collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points — Wine Spectator: \u003c\/strong\u003eCitronella, peach, oyster shell, vanilla and toasted brioche flavors ride the supple texture in this harmonious white. Vibrant and succulent while building to the refined, complex aftertaste. Best from 2027 through 2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90–92 Points — Jasper Morris, MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Sample:  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOld vines on clay soil below Santenots. A full lemon yellow, with a little reductive tension on the nose. Made in a mix of wood sizes. Nicely layered flesh and fruit on the palate, quite a rich orchard fruit, but balanced by adequate acidity These soils retained the water sufficiently in 2023. A good long finish, rather lovely and not far from old style Meursault. \u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Sample: 90-92\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage produced generous, ripe fruit across the Côte de Beaune, but the finest sites maintained the acidity and mineral structure necessary for balance. At Les Vignes Blanches, the clay component retained valuable moisture during warm and dry periods, helping the old vines ripen steadily without losing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine with generous fruit and textural richness, balanced by adequate acidity, limestone tension and a persistent mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Domaine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle is a small, historic Burgundy estate based in Bligny-lès-Beaune and closely associated with Volnay. The domaine takes its name from the historic Volnay Premier Cru Clos de la Chapelle monopole, a walled vineyard situated opposite the Gothic chapel of Notre Dame de Pitié.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe property was acquired in 2011 by Mark O’Connell and his Burgundian partners and renamed Domaine Clos de la Chapelle in honor of its flagship vineyard. The estate now owns and farms approximately five hectares divided among 16 individual terroirs in Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Meursault and Corton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are certified organic and farmed according to biodynamic principles. Grapes are harvested by hand, yields are deliberately restricted and intervention in the cellar is kept to a minimum. Total production across the entire domaine averages only approximately 1,800 cases annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault Les Vignes Blanches is an excellent accompaniment to lobster, scallops, crab, halibut, turbot, sea bass and sole meunière. Its combination of richness and acidity also pairs beautifully with roast chicken, pork tenderloin, veal in cream sauce and poultry with mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional pairings include lobster ravioli, mushroom risotto, creamy pasta, roasted cauliflower and mature cheeses such as Comté, Gruyère or Délice de Bourgogne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing and Cellaring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine recommends serving the wine at approximately 16°C, or 61°F. It may initially be poured slightly cooler and allowed to warm gradually in the glass, revealing additional orchard fruit, hazelnut, brioche and mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen enjoyed young, opening the bottle approximately 30 minutes before serving will help the wine’s subtle reductive character dissipate. Its old-vine concentration, acidity and mineral structure should support graceful development through 2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Clos de la Chapelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubregion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Côte de Beaune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault AOC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Vignes Blanches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Village\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Holding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.41 hectare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly planted in 1948\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Below Santenots on the lower Meursault slope\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravelly pale limestone with water-retentive clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic; biodynamic principles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole-cluster pressed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 14 months in French oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry white wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDomaine Clos de la Chapelle Meursault Les Vignes Blanches 2023\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"67","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52722202280219,"sku":"210000060776","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/vi3uckmqik25bgneennv.jpg?v=1785784732"}],"url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/collections\/domaine-clos-de-la-chapelle.oembed","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}