Domaine Meo-Camuzet Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits Blanc "Clos Saint-Philibert" 2022
(Burgundy, France)

About the Wine:
Méo-Camuzet is one of the most celebrated domaines of the Côte d’Or, located in the heart of prestigious Vosne-Romanée. The domaine boasts fourteen hectares of land in some of the most spectacular appellations and crus of Burgundy. The vineyard land in Burgundy is highly parceled out among families, which makes it rare for anyone to have enough vines to be able to bottle one grand cru, let alone the six that the Méos have. Founder Étienne Camuzet was not only a passionate vigneron, but a full-time politician, and spent most of his time in Paris, representing the Côte d’Or. In order to keep his land in use, he offered it to capable share-croppers to farm. By the time his daughter had inherited the estate, she found herself with no successors, so the estate was passed down to her closest relative, Jean Méo, who was also involved in politics: he served as a member of Charles DeGaulle’s cabinet. Jean's son Jean-Nicolas took over in 1985.

This historic Vosne-Romanée estate has a prestigious array of premier cru and grand cru holdings to its name, making its Hautes-Côtes de Nuits parcel stand apart as the humble outlier. A 3.5 hectare vineyard within the boundary of Flagey-Echézeaux sitting at altitude directly above the grand cru Echezaux, the Clos Saint Philibert is just a stone’s throw from some of the most prestigious terroir in all of Burgundy.

Vinous Media:

"The 2022 Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Blanc Clos St. Philibert underwent some clarification with bentonite. It has a light apple blossom bouquet with touches of orange pith. The palate is fresh with crisp green apples, a citric thread of acidity (pH is 3.24), with pleasant bite on the finish. Enjoy this over the next three or four years."