Domaine Tessier is a rising star of Meursault, known for crafting whites with tension, clarity and quiet sophistication. Arnaud Tessier tends his vines with quiet care and an eye for detail. His restrained style lets the vineyards speak clearly, revealing Chardonnay with a cool, sculpted profile.
The wines are taut and mineral-led, offering citrus lift, subtle spice and a refined, textural finish. They show both restraint and depth, capturing the elegance that defines the very best Meursault. Tessier is a must-know name for those who appreciate precision-driven, beautifully sculpted Chardonnay.
The Tessier family have long held modest parcels around Meursault, but for many years theirs was one of countless small growers whose names rarely travelled far. That began to change when a young Arnaud Tessier took over the vines in the early 2000s and decided to push more deliberately towards quality. Working with very little land and limited means, he focused on exacting farming and a cool, chiselled style that put tension ahead of opulence. As word spread, so did the domaine, with new plots added carefully rather than in a rush. Tessier’s story is very much that of a quiet rise, built on patience, nerve and a clear idea of what Meursault can be.
