Roulot, Domaine
Summary
Domaine Roulot manages 10.5 hectares of prime mid-slope vineyards in Meursault, including Premier Cru sites Charmes, Perrières, and Genevrières, producing exclusively white wines from limestone-rich, southeast-facing parcels. Under Jean-Marc Roulot's direction since 1989, the domaine crafts site-specific expressions through minimal intervention, indigenous yeast fermentations, and careful oak integration, continuing a three-generation legacy of distinctive Burgundian winemaking.
Heritage & Leadership
Domaine Roulot's roots in Meursault trace back to the 1930s when Paul Roulot established the estate. His son Guy Roulot, who assumed leadership in 1956, significantly shaped the domaine's direction until his untimely death in 1982. Jean-Marc Roulot, following a brief career in theater, returned to take helm of the family estate in 1989. Under his leadership, the domaine has maintained its focus on site-specific expression of Meursault terroir.
Vineyards & Wines
The domaine manages 10.5 hectares of vineyards, predominantly in Meursault, including prime parcels in the Premier Cru sites of Charmes, Perrières, and Genevrières. The portfolio includes village-level plots in Meursault Vireuils, Luchets, and Tessons. Their holdings also extend to a small parcel in Monthélie. The vineyards sit on the mid-slopes of Meursault, characterized by limestone-rich soils and optimal southeastern exposure.
Philosophy & Practice
The domaine's winemaking approach centers on precision and minimal intervention. Fermentations proceed slowly at cool temperatures using indigenous yeasts. White wines age in French oak barrels, with new oak limited to 20-25% for Premier Crus. The cellar maintains strict temperature control during both fermentation and aging. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally, and the wines typically spend 12 months in barrel followed by 6 months in steel tanks before bottling.