Le Porusot

Le Porusot sits within the commune of Meursault on the Côte de Beaune, one of Burgundy's most celebrated white wine villages. Classified as a Premier Cru, it is part of the Meursault Premier Cru appellation. Meursault contains no Grand Cru vineyards; Premier Cru status represents the highest classification available within the commune, making sites like Le Porusot among the most prestigious addresses in the village. The vineyard spans 11.4 hectares and is also found under the alternate names Porusots, Poruzot, and Les Porusots.

• Part of the Meursault Premier Cru appellation on the Côte de Beaune
• Premier Cru is the highest classification achievable within Meursault
• Also known as Porusots, Poruzot, and Les Porusots
• Covers 11.4 hectares (28 acres) of planted vineyard

The name Le Porusot tells the story of the terroir directly. Derived from the Burgundian dialect and rooted in the Latin 'Petrosa,' meaning stony place or worn stone, the name references the vineyard's rocky character. Soils consist of limestone, clay, and white marl situated on a stony stripe, a combination that drains well, limits vine vigor, and concentrates flavor in the fruit. The aspect is south-eastern to east-facing, providing morning sun exposure that supports steady ripening while preserving natural acidity. The climate is continental, with cold winters and hot summers typical of the Côte de Beaune.

• Limestone, clay, and white marl on a stony stripe
• Name derives from Latin 'Petrosa,' meaning stony place
• South-eastern to east-facing aspect for morning sun exposure
• Continental climate with cold winters and hot summers

Le Porusot is planted exclusively with Chardonnay, as is standard throughout the white wine Premier Cru vineyards of Meursault. The stony limestone soils produce wines with a notably mineral and taut character that distinguishes Le Porusot from the richer, more opulent style associated with some neighboring Premier Crus. Expect citrus fruit, white peach, and pear alongside hazelnut and a persistent mineral thread. The freshness and precision of these wines make them well-suited to aging, with the structure to develop complexity over a decade or more in good vintages.

• Chardonnay is the only permitted grape variety
• Style is mineral, taut, and fresh rather than heavy or opulent
• Characteristic notes include citrus, white fruit, hazelnut, and minerality
• Good aging potential in structured vintages

Le Porusot attracts some of Burgundy's most respected names, reflecting the site's Premier Cru standing. Domaine des Comtes Lafon, widely regarded as a benchmark producer in Meursault, holds holdings here alongside négociant houses Bouchard Père et Fils, Maison Joseph Drouhin, and Maison Louis Latour. Domaine de Montille and Domaine Henri Boillot bring a more recent but equally serious presence, while Domaine Latour Giraud, Domaine Buisson Battault et Fils, and Domaine Jeannot round out a diverse roster of growers committed to expressing the vineyard's stony, mineral character.

• Domaine des Comtes Lafon is the benchmark Meursault producer with holdings in Le Porusot
• Major négociant houses Bouchard Père et Fils, Drouhin, and Louis Latour are all present
• Domaine de Montille and Domaine Henri Boillot represent quality-focused domaine producers
• Multiple smaller growers including Domaine Jeannot and Domaine Buisson Battault et Fils