Domaine Antonin Guyon - Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Les Charmes Dessus 2009

With 47 hectares spread across 25 climats, this family-owned estate—composed of countless small plots—boasts a unique viticultural heritage, featuring, in particular, a first-rate selection of vineyards from the area surrounding the Corton hill. The wines are true to their terroirs of origin, unpretentious, and full of sincerity. The estate is managed by Dominique Guyon and has been organically farmed and certified since the 2018 vintage. The reds, made from partially destemmed grapes, combine ripe fruit with fine tannins. They are true reflections of their terroirs, and the 2018 vintage features a range of well-crafted reds, with the Corton Clos-du-Roi leading the pack—which is hardly surprising. Among the whites, the Meursault Charmes-Dessus and Pernand-Sous-Frétille are particularly noteworthy.

Since the 1960s, this estate has developed into a vast 48-hectare vineyard (certified organic), consisting mainly of 1er Cru and Grand Cru vineyards stretching from Gevrey-Chambertin to Meursault. The estate maintains a consistent level of quality under the leadership of Dominique Guyon, Antonin’s son.

The 2009 vintage in white is approachable and round, with a flattering woody character. The Meursault-Charmes is full-bodied and rich.

Founded in 1960 by Antonin Guyon, this estate is now managed by his son Dominique, who is passionate about winemaking, and supported by the Greek oenologist Kyriakos Kynigopoulos. The winery offers a wide range of wines, with highlights including, in the Côte de Nuits, a remarkable Chambolle Clos du Village, and, in the Côte de Beaune, four superb Cortons, including a Corton-Charlemagne.

Here, the influence of barrel aging is much less obvious, though it’s hard to miss given its toasty, nutty aromas, floral notes, and hints of slightly spicy pear. There’s a lovely richness in the full-bodied aromas, which reveal a beautiful minerality on the very persistent and moderately complex finish.

This large 48-hectare estate is located in Savigny-lès-Beaune. In the 1960s, Antonin Guyon purchased parcels of land stretching from Gevrey-Chambertin to Meursault. In 1970, his son Dominique expanded the estate. He succeeded in acquiring 350 plots totaling 22 hectares, owned by nearly 80 landowners in the commune of Meuilley in the Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits. Today, Dominique Guyon manages the estate and oversees winemaking with the help of his cellar master—who is also his vineyard manager—Vincent Nicot. The vineyard is meticulously tended, featuring plowing, moderate soil amendments, limited yields, and grapes that are always sorted during harvest. The estate offers a wide range of wines from both the Côte-de-Nuits and the Côte-de-Beaune, including numerous 1er Crus, several Grands Crus from Corton, and a Charmes-Chambertin. All the wines display beautiful, straightforward fruit and great density.