Meursault
1er Cru Genevrières
Vineyard
Ideally located, facing South-East, the terroir is divided in two parts, one part "Dessus" in the continuation of les Perrières and one part "Dessous", in the continuation of les Charmes. The soil consists of very stony white marl and gives perfect maturity to the grape.
Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % whole berries
Finning: yes
17 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
13,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
This wine combines finesse of les Perrières with power of les Charmes. A typical wine with aromas of almond, fern, brioche, mellow and concentrated in the mouth with a long persistence.
Food pairings
Ideal with fishes cooked in sauce, such as the pike served with a white butter and sorrel sauce, the blanquette and the refined cheeses.
temperature
12-14°C