{"product_id":"prosper-maufoux-chateau-de-saint-aubin-2015-meursault-1er-cru-la-piece-sous-le-bois","title":"Prosper Maufoux Château de Saint-Aubin 2015 Meursault 1er Cru La Pièce Sous le Bois Burgundy France","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eProsper Maufoux Château de Saint-Aubin 2015 Meursault 1er Cru La Pièce Sous le Bois – Burgundy, France\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eProsper Maufoux Château de Saint-Aubin 2015 Meursault 1er Cru La Pièce Sous le Bois\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully mature Premier Cru Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s most celebrated white wine villages. Combining the richness traditionally associated with Meursault with the freshness and mineral character of this high-elevation climat, it offers a compelling opportunity to experience aged Premier Cru white Burgundy with a decade of bottle development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Premier Cru High Above Meursault\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Pièce Sous le Bois\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a distinctive position high on the slope above Meursault, close to the Hameau de Blagny and the border with Puligny-Montrachet. At approximately 330 meters elevation and immediately below the Blagny woods, the vineyard benefits from a cooler environment than many lower-lying Meursault sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts south-facing exposure provides ample sunlight for ripening, while the elevation and nearby woodland help retain freshness. The sloping terrain also provides natural drainage—an important factor in maintaining balance and concentration in Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard's limestone-rich soils contain clay, iron oxide, white marl, and other mineral components that contribute both structure and aromatic complexity. The result is a Meursault that combines richness with tension, freshness, and pronounced minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow showing the complexity that comes with bottle age, the \u003cstrong\u003e2015 La Pièce Sous le Bois\u003c\/strong\u003e displays a luminous gold color and an expressive, layered aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with \u003cstrong\u003elemon zest, citrus, white flowers and subtle mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, gradually revealing more developed notes of toasted almond, spice and gentle oak. Mineral and saline nuances add another dimension, reflecting the vineyard's chalky, limestone-rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong\u003erich yet vibrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining the texture expected of Meursault with impressive freshness. Citrus, orchard fruit and subtle toasted notes are carried by a distinctive mineral and saline backbone. The finish is fresh, mouthwatering and persistent, with lingering spice and mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the benefit of the \u003cstrong\u003e2015 vintage and more than a decade of evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is an especially interesting bottle for Burgundy drinkers who appreciate the complexity of mature Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay grapes are harvested by hand and pressed as whole bunches using a pneumatic press. Following approximately 24 hours of static settling at 12°C, the must is transferred directly to French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in barrel, followed by extended maturation on the lees. This traditional Burgundian approach builds texture and complexity while allowing the freshness and mineral character of La Pièce Sous le Bois to remain at the center of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Prosper Maufoux \u0026amp; Château de Saint-Aubin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProsper Maufoux\u003c\/strong\u003e has deep roots in Burgundy, with a winemaking history dating to the 19th century. Today, its home is the historic \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Saint-Aubin\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated along Burgundy's famous Route des Grands Crus in the Côte de Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe château itself carries more than 300 years of history and was once owned by the Countess of Trébon, a descendant of one of the Musketeers of Louis XIV. Today, the château and Maison Prosper Maufoux belong to the Piffaut family, whose own Burgundian winegrowing heritage stretches back approximately two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate farms vineyards centered largely around Chardonnay and emphasizes sustainable and responsible viticulture, producing wines intended to express the individual character of Burgundy's climats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe richness and freshness of this mature Premier Cru Meursault make it particularly versatile at the table. Excellent pairings include \u003cstrong\u003epan-seared scallops, lobster, roasted turbot, sole meunière, veal filet mignon, roast chicken, duck, guinea fowl and creamy mushroom dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also pairs beautifully with soft and moderately aged cheeses such as \u003cstrong\u003eBrie, Camembert and Comté\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e54–57°F (12–14°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid serving it excessively cold, particularly at this stage of maturity, as a slightly warmer temperature will allow its aromatics and texture to fully emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prosper Maufoux \/ Château de Saint-Aubin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubregion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Côte de Beaune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault Premier Cru AOC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimat:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Pièce Sous le Bois\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry White Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e In barrel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is more than simply a bottle of Meursault. It combines \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru terroir, mature 2015 Burgundy, Chardonnay from one of the world's benchmark white-wine appellations, and the heritage of Prosper Maufoux and Château de Saint-Aubin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and Burgundy enthusiasts, the appeal is particularly strong: the wine already has substantial bottle age, allowing the youthful fruit and mineral character of Meursault to evolve toward the layered, savory complexity that makes mature white Burgundy so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43158336471134,"sku":"ChSaintAubin15Meursault1erCru","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-prosper-maufoux-chateau-de-saint-aubin-2015-meursault-1er-cru-la-piece-sous-le-bois.png?v=1786677739","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/products\/prosper-maufoux-chateau-de-saint-aubin-2015-meursault-1er-cru-la-piece-sous-le-bois","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}