In Meursault, Domaine Roulot represents one of the purest and most sought-after expressions of white Burgundy. Under Jean-Marc Roulot, the domaine crafts luminous, taut and deeply mineral Chardonnay, shaped by precise lieux-dits, restrained élevage and a crystalline reading of the great terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.

Domaine Roulot — Mineral purity and luminous tension in Meursault

Located in the heart of Meursault, Domaine Roulot is one of the most coveted references in white Burgundy. Under the guidance of Jean-Marc Roulot, who took over the family domaine in the late 1980s, it has become a model of purity, tension and precision in the expression of Chardonnay.

While Meursault is often associated with ample, generous white wines, Roulot favours a more vertical, saline and luminous interpretation. Each cuvée reveals a different facet of the village: limestone drive, chalky energy, old-vine depth or the quiet nobility of Premier Cru sites.

History: a modern benchmark in Meursault

Domaine Roulot is one of the names that has profoundly shaped the contemporary image of Meursault. Jean-Marc Roulot, heir to a family deeply rooted in the village, established a style that became immediately recognisable: less apparent richness, more tension, definition and transparency.

This vision helped redefine how the great white wines of the Côte de Beaune could be understood. The wines never seek display, but accuracy: perfectly judged ripeness, discreet élevage and a faithful expression of Meursault’s limestone soils.

Today, Domaine Roulot is sought after worldwide for its rare cuvées, remarkable consistency and ability to reveal the most subtle nuances of Meursault’s lieux-dits.

Terroirs: a precise reading of Meursault’s lieux-dits

The domaine works mainly with the great terroirs of Meursault, including village parcels, renowned lieux-dits and several Premier Cru sites. The diversity of limestone soils allows Roulot to express a wide range of styles, always guided by freshness, tension and mineral depth.

Each cuvée has its own identity: some are saline and vertical, others more floral, deep or enveloping, yet all retain the taut, luminous thread that defines the Roulot style. The search for precise ripeness preserves the natural energy of the grapes and the transparency of place.

Viticulture and winemaking: restraint, precision and respect for the living soil

Viticulture at Domaine Roulot is based on meticulous attention to the soils, vine balance and the precise maturity of the grapes. Organic practices, soil work and manual harvesting help preserve the vitality of the fruit and the aromatic clarity of the wines.

In the cellar, the approach remains sober and exacting. Vinification seeks to preserve fruit brightness, natural tension and the identity of each parcel. Élevage is long and controlled, with oak used as a support rather than an aromatic signature.

Bâtonnage is limited, sometimes absent depending on the cuvée, in order to retain the wine’s line and purity. This discipline is evident in the glass: fine texture, saline energy, precise fruit and a persistent finish.

Style of the wines

Wines from Domaine Roulot are defined by tension, purity and crystalline brightness. They offer a modern, pared-back interpretation of Meursault, while retaining the depth and nobility of the great terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.

Aromatically, they evoke lemon, ripe citrus, pear, white flowers, fresh hazelnut, wet stone, chalk, fine butter and, at times, a noble reductive note. On the palate, they are marked by saline energy, taut texture, impressive length and an intensely mineral finish.

With age, the great lieux-dits and Premier Crus gain breadth, developing notes of hazelnut, fine honey, candied citrus, warm stone and sweet spice, while preserving the taut line that defines the domaine.

Emblematic cuvées

Service, cellaring and food pairings

Domaine Roulot white wines are best served between 11 and 13°C, preserving their freshness while allowing aromatic complexity to unfold. Young cuvées can benefit from gradual opening in the glass, especially the most taut and mineral wines.

Their balance of freshness, depth and texture makes them ideal with noble fish, shellfish, scallops, langoustines, sole meunière, poultry in cream sauce, morels, mature cheeses and refined gastronomic dishes. The major lieux-dits and Premier Crus offer excellent cellaring potential, revealing greater breadth and nuance over time.