Meursault Charmes 1er Cru Cuvée Albert Grivault
Albert Bichot’s view
Intense, luminous yellow. Pleasant bouquet of citrus fruit and white flowers (honeysuckle). Great energy on the palate. A harmonious wine with great potential.
Food pairings
Spiced monkfish skewer, lobster bisque, oysters au gratin.
"Les Charmes" is one of Meursault's most prestigious climats. In addition to being the most extensive of the 1ers crus, at around 31 hectares, it lends a strong identity to the wines made from it. The vines from which this cuvée is made are located entirely in the "Charmes du Dessus" area, on limestone marl with an easterly exposure. The wines are full-bodied, with soft aromatic notes and a solid structure.
- Region: Côte de Beaune
- Village: Meursault
- Level: Premier Cru
- Appellation: Meursault-Charmes 1er Cru
- Varietal: Chardonnay
- Plots: Les Charmes Dessus 0.55 ha.
Vinification and aging
This Meursault Charmes 1er Cru Cuvée Albert Grivault has been skilfully vinified by the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune. Sold every year at the Hospices auction on the 3rd Sunday in November, Albert Bichot regularly buys this great wine on behalf of clients who then entrust us with its ageing in our cellars. During this important period, thanks to meticulous work and the blending of a variety of barrels, we further develop its complexity and potential.The Domaine des Hospices de Beaune has been certified organic since the 2024 harvest, and we naturally age your wine in our Albert Bichot cellars in line with this environmentally-friendly philosophy.
History of the cuvée
In 1904, Monsieur and Madame Grivault donated to the Hospices some superbly placed vines in Les Charmes Dessus on poor, stony soils. 38% of the vines date back to 1958, while 30% were planted in 1985 and 32% in 1997.
Results of previous auctions
This chart shows the evolution of hammer prices and number of barrels for sale.
| Vintage | Number of barrels for sale | Average hammer price |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 50 092,00 € |
| 2022 | 11 | 53 636,00 € |
| 2021 | 3 | 55 000,00 € |
| 2020 | 10 | 26 450,00 € |
| 2019 | 9 | 29 722,22 € |
| 2018 | 12 | 22 833,00 € |
| 2017 | 9 | 19 889,00 € |
| 2016 | 12 | 8 341,67 € |
| 2015 | 10 | 20 470,00 € |
