Maranges Les Meurées 2024 Blanc - Chavy-Chouet

Maranges Les Meurées 2024 Blanc - Chavy-Chouet

Domaine Chavy-Chouet’s Maranges Blanc "Les Meurées" highlights the limestone-driven, refreshing character of white wines from the southernmost appellation of the Côte de Beaune. Produced from Chardonnay vines averaging around thirty years of age—meticulously tended by Romaric Chavy—this wine benefits from a high-altitude, hillside terroir that is ideal for crafting wines of precision and definition, far removed from the heaviness sometimes found in warmer areas. The winemaking and aging processes reflect the estate's commitment to honoring the pure expression of both fruit and terroir.

The wine typically undergoes aging for about twelve months in French oak barrels—with a moderate proportion of new wood (around 20%)—or sometimes partially in large oak casks (*foudres*), depending on the vintage; this imparts a certain patina and roundness without ever obscuring the wine's underlying mineral structure. This tailored approach gives the Chardonnay a rich, enveloping texture while preserving a vibrant, spirited energy. On the palate, "Les Meurées" charms with an expressive nose blending notes of ripe white fruit, citrus, and subtle floral nuances, all lifted by a characteristic chalky note. The palate is generous and full-bodied, yet underpinned by a fine saline structure that extends the finish beautifully. It is an energetic, gastronomic white wine—perfect for pairing with fine fish, poultry in a cream sauce, or aged cheeses.