Domaine Roulot — The Light and Tension of Meursault

Located in the heart of Meursault, Domaine Roulot stands as one of the most coveted names in white Burgundy. Under the direction of Jean-Marc Roulot — actor turned vigneron — the estate has earned cult status for its Chardonnay wines of striking tension, crystalline precision, and luminous energy. These are wines that speak clearly and eloquently of their terroir.

Philosophy & Viticulture

The estate farms approximately 12 hectares, primarily in Meursault, including both village and Premier Cru parcels. Certified organic, the vineyards are cultivated with meticulous attention to soil vitality and biodiversity. Grapes are harvested by hand at full ripeness, but never overripe, to preserve the purity and tension that define the domaine’s style.

Winemaking & Aging

In the cellar, the approach is minimalist and exacting: gentle and slow pressing, light settling, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and aging for 12 to 18 months in mostly used oak barrels. Bâtonnage is minimal or entirely avoided to maintain transparency, tension, and minerality.

Wine Style

Roulot wines are defined by their precision, brightness, and vibrant energy. The Chardonnays are mineral-driven, tense, and remarkably pure, offering long, linear finishes and outstanding aging potential. This is Meursault at its most elegant, with restraint, focus, and a sense of place.

Signature Cuvées

• Meursault “Les Vireuils” — Saline, zesty, with lifted citrus notes. A brilliant introduction to the house style.
• Meursault 1er Cru “Les Charmes” — Broader and more generous, yet finely balanced.
• Meursault 1er Cru “Les Perrières” — The flagship wine: linear, mineral, age-worthy.
• Meursault 1er Cru “Les Bouchères” — Floral, elegant, with delicate texture and precision.
• Bourgogne Blanc — Outstanding for its class. Crisp, pure, and full of energy.

A Master of Modern Meursault

Under the vision of Jean-Marc Roulot, the estate has ascended to the highest ranks of Burgundy. Admired by collectors and sommeliers worldwide, Roulot’s wines are benchmarks of purity, luminosity, and understated power. Domaine Roulot is a true reference point for those who seek the most precise and elegant expression of Chardonnay in Meursault.