One of Burgundy`s most famous communes, Meursault`s reputation comes from the broad swathe of fine Premier Cru and village level wines produced from the 395 hectares of vineyards within its appellation boundary. Located near the middle of the Cote de Beaune, just north of Puligny-Montrachet, the best vineyards in Meursault are at an elevation of about 260 metres with exceptional free-draining clay-limestone soils. Chardonnay is the predominant grape in Meursault and wines are typically full, opulent and powerful. Flavours of toasty hazelnuts, almonds, butter, honey and citrus fruits and floral notes are also common. The soils and individual climats can have a great impact on the wines with leaner, flintier, wines coming from plots higher up the hillside, or with a greater ratio of limestone in the soils. Meursault wines are known to benefit from time ageing in bottle, developing finesse and structure.