Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Joseph Drouhin 2020

Opulent on the palate, this wine layers ripe peach, pear, and citrus with almond, hazelnut, and subtle oak spice. Aromas of honeysuckle, white flowers, and brioche rise from the glass, while its golden hue mirrors the richness of the vintage. The finish is long and generous, with a nutty depth balanced by a fine thread of freshness.

From one of Meursault’s most celebrated premiers crus, Charmes is known for producing wines of power and generosity. Joseph Drouhin’s version captures that character while retaining finesse and balance, shaped by the domaine’s focus on elegance and terroir expression. The warm, sunny 2020 vintage brought concentration and ripeness, yielding a Charmes of breadth and texture, yet still anchored by mineral lift — a classic example of Meursault’s hallmark richness.

"At first sight, the wine is a perfect illustration of its place name. It is worthy of the wonderful Meursault whose colour is golden without being yellow. The nose, concentrated and elegant, full without being heavy, evokes aromas of almond, warm bread just taken out of the oven, hot croissant, then, fine spice and finally grilled dried fruit. The flavours are at the same refined level as the aromas. The body is round; the acidity is well integrated and is never biting. The texture feels like silk without the alcohol ever being dominant. The wine develops on the palate and opens up fully until the very long aftertaste brings back some of the precious aromas felt in the bouquet: almond paste and hot brioche." - Véronique Boss-Drouhin