Bernard Bonin, Meursault Vieilles Vignes

Domaine Bernard-Bonin is a rising star in Burgundy winemaking, a small family farm that has already become famous for white wines, which are increasingly found on the maps of top restaurants and bars from New York to Tokyo.

The winery is run by a married couple Veronique Bernan-Bon and Nicolas Bernan. Veronik inherited the vineyards in 1998 from his mother, and the land allotment came from his father, who owned the economy of Domain Michelo. In the vineyards, the family uses an organic approach. Vines, if necessary, are treated with sulfur, but copper sulfate is never used.

Vineyards of the Domain are located in different places, but experienced growers and winemakers Veronik and Nicolas know each of their plots as themselves, which allows them to achieve amazing results. They follow the time-tested traditions of viticulture, respecting the phases of the moon and using minimal interference in the cellar. Each wine of the Bernard-Bon Domain expresses an individuality derived from its terroir, varietal character and climatic changes of the year.

As its name suggests, this Meursault comes from old vines owned by the estate on the “Le Château” and “Sous la Velle” terroirs. They are on average about sixty years old and are cultivated organically and biodynamically like all the vines of the estate. Due to its age, the vine produces grapes that are smaller than average but whose fruit is much more concentrated.

On tasting, the nose is complex. This white wine reveals aromas of white fruits, dried fruits and flowers. On the palate, we find the same aromatic bouquet, with a slight minerality and great smoothness.

For the 2019 vintage, this nugget was only produced in 5459 bottles and 12 magnums.