Domaine Roulot is a

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. The domaine was founded in 1830 by Guillaume Roulot, and has of vineyards. Since 1988, it is led by Jean-Marc Roulot, who produces

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since 1989.Oenotropie: Domaine Roulot, Meursault (November 2005)
The 1973 vintage of Roulot's white

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wine Meursault Charmes was ranked second in the historic

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. Meursault Charmes Roulot also featured in the

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in 1980.

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