Louis Latour Meursault Blagny 2020 75cl

Big, comforting Burgundy energy, without losing the zip. This Meursault-Blagny 2020 from Louis Latour is Chardonnay that hits the sweet spot between creamy and bright, so every sip feels generous, then cleans itself up and asks for another.

If you’ve ever had a white wine that was all oak and no life, this is the fix. Meursault is famous for texture, but Blagny (a higher, cooler spot above the village) helps keep the wine lifted and fresh. Translation, you get that silky, mouth-coating feel, plus the kind of snap that makes it scary drinkable.

Style-wise, you’re in dry, full-bodied white wine territory. This is the bottle you open when you want Chardonnay with layers, not a simple “apple juice white.” It’s also a very good next step if your usual is big New World Chardonnay and you’re curious what the Burgundy fuss is about.

• Appearance: Bright gold, clear and polished in the glass.
• Nose: Ripe pear and yellow apple, then lemon peel, toasted nuts, and a light flinty, smoky edge.
• Palate: Dry Chardonnay with a creamy mid-palate, balanced by fresh acidity that keeps the richness in check.
• Body: Full-bodied, silky texture, not heavy.
• Finish: Long and savoury, with lingering citrus, nutty warmth, and a gentle mineral note.

Food pairing, go for roast chicken with herbs, scallops with browned butter, or a creamy mushroom pasta (this wine loves anything a little rich).

When to open it: dinner-party white that actually gets people talking, but it’s just as good on a quiet weeknight when you want to upgrade your “something nice” glass.

What makes it different is the place. Meursault gives you that signature plushness, and Blagny brings altitude-driven freshness, so it doesn’t turn into a one-note butter bomb.

It also rewards slowing down. Pour a glass, give it a minute, and you’ll notice it shifts from fruit-forward to more nutty, savoury, and mineral as it opens up.

Fun Fact: Blagny sits above Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, and those cooler hillside vineyards are a big reason wines from here can feel both rich and surprisingly lively.