Meursault marks the geographical transition from red wines to white wines in the Côte de Beaune. Reds produced within its boundaries come from the Volnay side of the appellation and are labeled as Volnay, with red Meursault being a very rare exception. The character of Meursault has been classically associated with hazelnuts, peaches, and cream. Certainly it is softer, more buttery, and rounder in the mouth than typical wines from Puligny or Chasssagne. These classical traits are more easily identifiable in Premier Cru wines than much of the Village production. Meursault is a large commune by Burgundian standards, though as with all white Burgundy, it is very fashionable and easily sells the two million odd bottles of white wine that it produces annually. (Wine/Appellations)