Meursault

1er Cru Genevrières

This names derives from junipers (in French: "génévriers"), bush with thorny leaves and purple berries which grows in the poor and windy field.

Vineyard

Ideally located, facing South-East, from the 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

Production area

16,48 ha

Altitude

250-300 m

Average age of vines

35 years

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

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.

Serving
temperature

12-14°C

Should be drunk between