2022 Domaine Matrot Meursault Premier Cru "Charmes", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THE WINE The "Charmes" vineyard is one of Meursault's most esteemed Premier Cru sites, known for producing wines with depth and finesse. Domaine Matrot practices organic viticulture, ensuring that the Chardonnay grapes express the true character of their terroir. The 2022 vintage experienced favorable conditions, resulting in grapes with optimal ripeness and balanced acidity. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging in oak

near 100% organically

which adds depth and structure while complementing the fruit’s natural richness

after these complications

32 hectares

We named our winery Iconic because we aspire to establish a new benchmark for California wine: wine that is authentically Californian but more restrained than the “blockbuster” wines that became the norm in the 1990’s

The average age of the vines is 40 years

The family owned d'Yquem until 1999 and de Fargues is known by some critics as d`Yquem jnr

Free run & press wine (directly to barrel) 15% New French Oak

fruit maturity and malolactic fermentation impart enough body and texture to make aging in barrel unnecessary

The wine incorporates fruit from several of the top Rhône vineyards in Paso Robles

thrives in Yecla’s cooler temperatures and higher altitude

From a single parcel in the lieu-dit of "Les Thorins" on an eastern exposure