Meursault
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Location within Burgundy region
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| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Department | Côte-d'Or |
| Arrondissement | Beaune |
| Canton | Beaune-Nord |
| Mayor | Jean-Claude Monnier (2001–2008) |
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| Elevation | 199–458 m (653–1,503 ft) (avg. 243 m or 797 ft) |
| Land area1 | 16.22 km2 (6.26 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 1,566 (2008) |
| - Density | 97 /km2 (250 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 21412/ 21190 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Coordinates: 46°58′44″N 4°46′16″E / 46.9789°N 4.7711°E
Meursault is a commune in the Côte-d'Or department in Bourgogne (Burgundy) in eastern France.
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[edit] Geography and viticulture
Meursault is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) in the Côte de Beaune subregion of the Burgundy wine region. It lies along the foot of the Cote-d'Or escarpment, around Beaune and with the broad Saône valley plain to its east. Meursault produces mainly white wines from Chardonnay grapes, primarily in a style with a clear oak influence, which have led to descriptions such as "buttery" to be applied to powerful examples of Meursault wines. Within the Meursault AOC there are some Premier Cru vineyards, but no Grand Cru. This has however not stopped the wines from Meursault from competing with the white burgundies from the villages Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet, where several Grands Crus are situated. The town of Meursault is home to the international wine event La Paulée de Meursault.
[edit] History
Meursault is situated on a prehistoric settlement.
Mont Mélian is a Gallo-Roman camp. The old Roman Fort remains are still visible on the hill (known and signposted as "La Montagne") above the village.
The hôpital de Meursault is an old hospital that was originally used to treat leprosy dating from the twelfth century.
Meursault was used in the film La Grande Vadrouille. The town hall, very recognisable with its Burgundy coloured roof, is used in some scenes, with it catching fire.
[edit] Administration
| Year | Name | Party | Background |
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| March 2001 | M. Jean-Claude Monnier | ||
| Earlier data are not yet known. | |||
[edit] Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 1,793 | — |
| 1968 | 1,831 | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 1,733 | −5.4% |
| 1982 | 1,645 | −5.1% |
| 1990 | 1,538 | −6.5% |
| 1999 | 1,598 | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 1,566 | −2.0% |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Meursault on the map of France
- Cartographical details. In French.
- Meursault on Mapquest
- Meursault Tourist Office In French.
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