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, 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

Production area

16,48 ha

Altitude

250-300 m

Average age of vines

40 years

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % crushed grappe
Finning: yes

16 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.

Serving
temperature

12-14°C

Should be drunk between