Domaine Pierre Henri Rougeot Meursault 'Sous la Velle' 2022
4.5
HK$950
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Pierre-Henri Rougeot Meursault 'Sous la Velle' 2022 is a Meursault village wine from a named lieu-dit in the Côte de Beaune, crafted from Chardonnay grown just below the village center. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy is widely regarded as strong: a warm, sunny growing season delivered healthy fruit and generous ripeness, while preserving enough freshness to keep the wines balanced and articulate. As its name suggests, Sous la Velle sits beneath Meursault proper, where clay-limestone soils help give the wine its characteristic breadth, supple texture, and the chalky mineral line that distinguishes fine white Burgundy.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The wine shows classic Meursault character with aromas of ripe pear, golden apple, citrus peel and white flowers, layered with subtle hazelnut, fresh cream and a discreet touch of spice from élevage. On the palate it is ample yet precise, with a satiny texture, lively acidity and a gently saline, stony finish that keeps the fruit in focus rather than letting richness dominate. It pairs beautifully with roast chicken, seared scallops in beurre blanc, or lobster risotto, all of which echo its combination of depth, lift and quiet savory complexity.
Winery Background Domaine Pierre-Henri Rougeot is a long-established Meursault family estate, with Pierre-Henri representing the new generation and bringing a thoughtful low-intervention mindset to its historic holdings. The vineyards are farmed organically, fruit is harvested by hand, and the cellar work emphasizes native-yeast fermentation, restrained sulfur use, and measured oak so that site expression remains central. That balance of Meursault generosity with transparency and precision has made Rougeot a particularly compelling address for drinkers seeking Burgundy that is both rooted in tradition and distinctly contemporary.