Meursault
1er Cru Genevrières
The season begins with a mild and dry winter, leading to an early start to the growing cycle. A significant episode of frost occurred on the Chardonnay on April 5 then on the Pinot Noir on April 14, causing a harvest loss (30% to 50%). A cooling at the beginning of June leads to capricious flowering. This causes runoff and further reduces yields while concentrating the aromas. The hot summer induces water stress in certain places which delays the maturity of the grapes. Because the berries are small and few number, the sugar level in the grapes is naturally high but the lack of water helped maintain good acidity.
Vineyard
Ideally located, facing South-East, the terroir is 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
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
100% whole grappe
24h static settling
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels
12 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.
temperature
12-14°C
