2023 Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes, David Moret

• Style: Creamy, mineral-driven Premier Cru white
• Taste: White flowers, quince, toasted bread, silky palate with clean mineral spine
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, mushroom, poultry, pasta & risotto
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 13.5% ABV, chill and enjoy now or age

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Rounded and textured, this 2023 white drinks with immediate grace. White flowers and quince drift across the nose, touched by subtle char from French oak, while the palate builds with surprising depth. A clean mineral spine keeps the wine alive on the length, delivering creamy richness without heaviness at 13.5% ABV — ripe enough to sing, restrained enough to pair widely.

The Winery — David Moret

David Moret is a micro-négociant based in Beaune who took an unconventional route to winemaking: after studying oenology and working in winemaking supplies, he established his eponymous label in 2000. Without inherited vineyards, he sources small parcels of grapes from top growers — a discipline evident in this wine's care and precision. The 2023 vintage brought abundant sunshine and mid-July hail that required rigorous sorting in both vineyard and cellar. Whole-bunch pressing and gravity feeding into French oak (30% new) with indigenous yeasts created a slow fermentation; 11 months of malolactic aging delivered the silky mouthfeel, with no filtration or fining applied.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve this elegant Meursault alongside roasted chicken, creamy risotto, soft cheeses like Brie, lobster, or grilled turbot. The mineral finesse and buttery depth of this Chardonnay represent the heart of what makes this appellation so prized. Whether you're seeking a gift for a fellow wine lover or building your cellar, Les Charmes embodies the confident balance that defines Premier Cru Burgundy. Explore more of our France selection and discover other treasures from the Meursault region.