Jean-Marc Roulot Meursault Village AOC

Meursault AOC, France

Roulot's entry-level Meursault — which at this estate means something extraordinary. A blend of multiple village parcels on limestone and clay soils, vinified with indigenous yeast in French barriques (20% new), 15 months on lees. Pale gold; white peach, lemon, hazelnut, and a clean mineral finish that punches above its appellation level. The benchmark village-level Meursault.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The classic Burgundy white-with-chicken pairing; Roulot's hazelnut complexity and creamy lees texture mirror the morel cream sauce exactly.
• starter: The wine's hazelnut note is directly mirrored in the hazelnut butter; scallop's sweetness is cut by the wine's citrus acidity; cauliflower's nuttiness harmonises.