Philippe Bouzereau

Philippe Bouzereau represents the ninth generation of a family of winegrowers deeply rooted in Meursault. He took over the management of the family domaine in 2006 and today works alongside his brother Charles. Based in a former Cistercian clos in the heart of Meursault, the estate combines a long family history with an increasingly precise, low-intervention approach to both viticulture and winemaking.

The domaine comprises around 18 hectares, divided into numerous small parcels across the Côte de Beaune. Meursault forms the heart of the estate, but the family also works vineyards in appellations including Auxey-Duresses, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Beaune and Corton. One of its most distinctive holdings is the 1.7-hectare monopole Meursault Vieux Clos du Château de Cîteaux, a walled vineyard planted by Philippe’s father. The range extends from regional Bourgogne to village wines, Premiers Crus and Corton Grand Cru.

In the vineyards, Philippe favours limited intervention and an environmentally conscious approach, with the objective of maintaining healthy vines while allowing the individual terroirs to remain clearly identifiable. The same philosophy continues in the cellar. Vinification has gradually evolved towards a restrained style: new oak is used sparingly and bâtonnage is avoided, allowing the natural richness of the fruit to develop without obscuring freshness or vineyard character.

The wines reflect both the generosity traditionally associated with Meursault and a more precise, terroir-driven style. Rather than pursuing richness for its own sake, Philippe and Charles aim to express the differences between their many small parcels and the character of each vintage. This combination of extensive holdings, generations of family experience and increasingly measured winemaking makes Philippe Bouzereau a particularly interesting producer within the diverse landscape of contemporary Meursault.