Domaine François Mikulski : Meursault Village "Limozin" 2023

Tasting and Serving Characteristics of the Meursault Village "Limozin" 2023 from Domaine François Mikulski

Tasting

Color

The wine reveals a pale, bright golden hue with discreet green glints, topped off by a flawless clarity that speaks to a careful, precise elevage.

Nose

The nose opens on a sensual and layered bouquet, combining pear coulis, vanilla cream reminiscent of panna cotta, and a touch of sweet almond oil. Notes of hazelnut, fresh apple and grape juice mingle with hints of butter and fine herbs such as chervil, flat-leaf parsley and marjoram. In the background, stone fruits like peach and mango appear alongside apricot and orange marmalade, while subtle citrus, white-fleshed fruit, dried fruit and mineral nuances add further depth and verticality.

Palate

The palate is round and silky, carried by a medium body with a delicate texture. Ripe fruit flavors intertwine with hazelnut notes and a well-integrated minerality, while a refreshing acidity brings tension and structure. The finish is long and well-defined, leaving a persistent, harmonious impression.

Food and wine pairings

This Meursault pairs beautifully with warm shellfish, fish, or white meat served with a butter or cream-based sauce, such as creamy chicken with mushrooms, scallops, or warm oysters. After five to seven years of aging, it can also accompany dishes with béarnaise sauce, grilled fish such as turbot, salmon, or sole, as well as calf's head served with gribiche or tartare sauce.

Serving and cellaring

According to the estate, Meursault wines are ideally enjoyed between 5 and 10 years of age, which situates the Meursault Village "Limozin" 2023 in a drinking window extending from around 2028 to 2033.

A Meursault from Domaine François Mikulski shaped by old vines and alluvial terroir

The Estate

Domaine François Mikulski was founded in Meursault, Burgundy, in 1991 by François and Marie-Pierre Mikulski, with the first vintage released under their name in 1992. Today the estate farms close to 9.5 to 10 hectares across a dozen appellations, with Meursault at its core. Guided by a philosophy of authenticity, elegance and purity, the domaine practices uncertified organic viticulture. Thomas Boccon, François's step-son, is the designated successor to lead the estate forward.

The Vineyard

The Meursault Limozin comes from a tiny 0.15-hectare plot planted with chardonnay vines averaging 65 years of age. The subsoil is composed of fine river alluvium, less rich in limestone than other parts of Meursault, making it heavier and more well-drained. The plot is farmed according to uncertified organic principles, in keeping with the estate's broader commitment to environmentally respectful viticulture.

Winemaking and aging

The Meursault Village "Limozin" 2023 follows the estate's general winemaking approach for its white wines: gentle pneumatic pressing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and aging of around 12 months in barrel, with a proportion of new oak generally ranging between 10% and 25%. The wine is racked and typically bottled the following February, allowing the alluvial terroir and the old vines to express themselves with precision.

Grape Varieties

100% chardonnay.