{"title":"Domaine Roulot Wine","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"394\" data-start=\"365\" data-section-id=\"gwym29\"\u003eDomaine Roulot: The Meursault Master of Precision and Minerality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the world of \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, few names hit with the same combination of scarcity, purity, and outright pedigree as \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Roulot\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built into a modern benchmark by Guy Roulot and refined into a razor-detailed, mineral-driven style by Jean-Marc Roulot, these wines deliver what serious collectors want from white \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/burgundy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: site clarity, tension, and longevity—without the heaviness that can weigh down the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften described as the “hottest ticket in Meursault” after Coche-Dury, Roulot has become a byword for crystalline Chardonnay that balances Meursault’s natural depth with focus and restraint. William Kelley put it plainly: “‘Roulot’ has become a byword in terms of quality Meursault…”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eWhy Domaine Roulot Matters for Meursault Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuy Roulot elevated the domaine from its earlier era into a reference point by expanding and bottling key parcels separately—pioneering a \u003cem data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003elieu-dit\u003c\/em\u003e mindset in Meursault well before it was fashionable. After his sudden passing in 1982, the domaine entered a transition period until Jean-Marc Roulot took the reins in 1989, bringing obsessive detail and a distinctly chiseled house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets Roulot apart today is the domaine’s signature: bright, delineated Chardonnay with a strong mineral spine and fresh acidity—Meursault with precision, not pudding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoulot Style: Chiseled, Not “Heavy” Meursault Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoulot wines are known for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003ePurity + definition\u003c\/strong\u003e (clean aromatics, vivid site expression)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eEnergy and minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e (fresh acidity, stony length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eControlled richness\u003c\/strong\u003e (depth without sweetness or weight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eSerious aging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e (these often \u003cem data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003ewake up\u003c\/em\u003e with time)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Marc has also been vocal about avoiding techniques that blur purity. He’s famously skeptical of aggressive lees stirring because it can add weight at the expense of clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExplore Roulot’s Meursault Vineyard Sites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Roulot is a lieu-dit specialist. The lineup is a masterclass in how exposure and micro-site differences shape Meursault Chardonnay—especially across the village bottlings and the domaine’s celebrated premier crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Roulot is famous for bottling Meursault by named vineyard site, so you can taste how small differences in slope, exposure, and soil translate into totally different expressions of white Burgundy—from village-level wines to the domaine’s standout premier crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeursault Village Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"320\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"320\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eLes Tillets\u003c\/strong\u003e — high on the slope; floral, mineral, driven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"385\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"387\"\u003eLes Vireuils\u003c\/strong\u003e — richer feel, but still racy and lifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"497\" data-start=\"447\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"449\"\u003eLes Luchets\u003c\/strong\u003e — rounder, with serious length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"498\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"500\"\u003eLes Narvaux\u003c\/strong\u003e — generous and lush (very different from Tillets despite being nearby)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"589\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"591\"\u003eMeix Chavaux\u003c\/strong\u003e — opulent, ripe expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"637\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"672\" data-start=\"639\"\u003eTessons “Clos de Mon Plaisir”\u003c\/strong\u003e — powerful, complex, quintessential Meursault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"722\"\u003eMeursault Premier Crus: The Mid-Slope “Sweet Spot”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"776\"\u003eRoulot’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"785\"\u003eMeursault 1er Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e wines are ideal for side-by-side comparison—same village, closely related terroirs, but different exposures and personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault Premier Cru Highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"974\"\u003eBouchères\u003c\/strong\u003e — silky texture, elegant, stony finesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003ePorusot\u003c\/strong\u003e — similar profile with more body and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003eCharmes\u003c\/strong\u003e — round, fleshy, ripe yet mineral; old-vine intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003ePerrières\u003c\/strong\u003e — the crown jewel: grip, length, balance, and a true “grand cru” feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re chasing the most complete expression of Meursault wine, Perrières is the bottle collectors circle first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarming \u0026amp; Winemaking: Detail at Every Step\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoulot’s meticulous results come from a mix of old vines, low yields, and a restrained hand in the cellar:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003eOrganic farming for decades (with careful, hands-on vineyard work)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3560\"\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003eGentle pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3636\"\u003eÉlevage that preserves cut and site character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3710\"\u003eMeasured new oak (typically modest, depending on cuvée and vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003eMinimal bâtonnage to avoid heaviness and protect purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3825\"\u003eMore Than Meursault: What Else Roulot Makes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the domaine’s fame rests on \u003cstrong data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3885\"\u003eMeursault Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’ll also find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"4082\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"3945\"\u003eAligoté (often shockingly serious)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"3990\"\u003eMonthelie Blanc 1er Cru Champs Fuillot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4012\"\u003eBourgogne Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4082\"\u003eBourgogne Rouge (notably pure, from Auxey-Duresses \/ Monthelie)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4117\"\u003eShop Domaine Roulot Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4305\"\u003eIf you see Domaine Roulot available, don’t overthink it. Production is tiny, demand is global, and these are wines that tend to disappear into restaurant lists and long-term cellars. When it's gone it's really gone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4441\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4480\"\u003eWhat is Domaine Roulot known for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4481\" data-end=\"4666\"\u003eDomaine Roulot is best known for elite Meursault wine—focused, mineral, age-worthy white Burgundy Chardonnay with exceptional site definition across premier crus and lieux-dits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4668\" data-end=\"4696\"\u003eWho is Jean-Marc Roulot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4697\" data-end=\"4897\"\u003eJean-Marc Roulot has led the domaine since 1989, refining a bright, precise style that emphasizes purity and terroir expression. He’s one of the key modern references for Meursault Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4899\" data-end=\"4922\"\u003eWho was Guy Roulot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4923\" data-end=\"5106\"\u003eGuy Roulot was the figure who brought the domaine to stardom, expanding holdings and bottling parcels separately—helping establish Roulot as a lieu-dit benchmark in Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5108\" data-end=\"5155\"\u003eWhat does “lieu-dit” mean in Burgundy wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5156\" data-end=\"5348\"\u003eA lieu-dit is a named place (a specific site) within an appellation. In Burgundy wine, lieu-dits often express distinct soil\/exposure character, even when the label is “village” level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5350\" data-end=\"5386\"\u003eWhy is Meursault wine so famous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5387\" data-end=\"5596\"\u003eMeursault is one of the great Chardonnay villages of the Côte de Beaune, prized for wines that combine texture and depth with minerality and length—especially from top slope sites and premier crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5954\" data-end=\"5983\"\u003eAre Roulot wines organic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoulot has farmed organically for decades, with hands-on soil work designed to push roots deep and amplify site expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"6113\" data-end=\"6165\"\u003eHow long should I age Domaine Roulot Chardonnay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany bottles drink beautifully young for their energy, but top Meursault lieux-dits and premier crus often reward 7–15+ 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