Meursault-Blagny 1er cru Sous le Dos d'Ane 2023 Chapelle de Blagny

The Meursault Blagny 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Âne 2023 from Chapelle de Blagny is one of the most singular expressions from the Côte de Beaune, a white wine from the same elevated terroir that produces Blagny's reds, here claimed under the Meursault Blagny Premier Cru appellation.

This bottle comes from the 2023 vintage, produced on the Premier Cru climat Sous le Dos d'Âne, one of the most characteristic lieu-dits of the Blagny hamlet. Made from Chardonnay on limestone soils at altitude, at the precise boundary between Meursault and Puligny Montrachet, it expresses a rare mineral tension and assured elegance.

Terroir and ageing

The vines are planted on the heights of Blagny, a hamlet perched between Meursault and Puligny Montrachet, benefiting from limestone soils at altitude with poor drainage that slows ripening and concentrates aromas naturally. The climat Sous le Dos d'Âne, whose name recalls the steep slopes characteristic of this high-altitude terroir, is one of the rare lieu-dits that can be claimed as either Meursault Blagny white or Blagny red depending on the variety planted. The 2023 vintage, sunny and early, produced whites of fine ripe fruit while preserving the freshness and minerality typical of the Côte de Beaune's altitude terroirs.

Tasting profile

On the nose, mineral freshness of flint and damp chalk mingles with white stone fruit notes, pear and green apple, delicate floral hints, and a touch of fresh hazelnut. Beneath these aromatic layers, the richness of the vintage emerges subtly, carried by light buttery notes and a hint of candied citrus. On the palate, the wine is precise and tense, balancing the ripe fruit of the vintage with bright acidity and profound minerality that give this expression remarkable directness and length. The finish is long and mineral, with lingering notes of damp stone and white flowers.

The domaine

Chapelle de Blagny is among the rare producers to claim and celebrate both expressions of Blagny's terroir, white and red, perpetuating the tradition of this too often overlooked high-altitude wine hamlet. Its commitment to precision and minerality is reflected in this Sous le Dos d'Âne cuvée, a faithful expression of an exceptional lieu-dit whose singularity stems equally from the rigour of its terroir and the passion of its vigneron.

Serving and food pairing

This Meursault Blagny 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Âne 2023 is best enjoyed between 12 and 14 degrees in a Burgundy glass, opened gently in a carafe to allow its minerality and floral aromas to express themselves fully. It will reward patience in the cellar over two to five years as its complexity and ageing potential develop. Serve it with noble white fish in light sauce, seared scallops, Breton lobster, or soft-paste Burgundy cheese, whose delicate character will resonate beautifully with the mineral tension and precision characteristic of this altitude white.