1 BOTTLE X 75cl

13,5%vol.

Region Côte de Beaune
Village Meursault
Appellation Meursault Premier Cru
Grape variety Chardonnay

The Vine
Average vine age 35 years
Soil Stony marl, Jurassic limestone.
Average yield 40 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked

Wine tips
Cellaring Potential 7-10 years
Serving temperature 12-14°

Description

Situated just south of Volnay and Pommard in the Côte de Beaune, Meursault is the most extensive southerly white wine commune of the Côte-d'Or. The perfect south-easterly exposure and the rocky, stony soils contribute greatly to the remarkable finesse of which the wines of Meursault are capable. 'Genevrières' comes from 'genévrier' (juniper), a shrub with prickly needles and purple berries which enjoys the limestone soils of Burgundy. Many junipers were replaced by vines, hence the name of the juniper forms part of the name of many parcels of vines. The Meursault 1er Cru "Genevrières" is a great example of a fine Burgundy Chardonnay.

Fermentation
Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation.

Ageing
8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 50% new.

Barrels
Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted.

Tasting Note
This Meursault Premier Cru "Genevrières" displays a pale gold hue, the nose expresses floral, citrus and toasted notes. This wine is round and ample on the palate with grilled bread aromas. Fresh almond and grapefruit make the finish of our Meursault Premier Cru "Genevrières" fresh and tense.

Food Pairing
Chicken in cream sauce - skate in brown butter - white truffle risotto - Epoisses cheese.

Press review
Meursault 1er Cru "Les Genevrières" 2018 - Burghound.com - Allen Meadows - June 2020 - 89-92/100