Production area
Meursault is a Côte de Beaune appellation. The village is one of the most famous in Burgundy. In fact, Meursault is the starting point for the "Golden Triangle", an area renowned for producing the finest white wines and bordered by the villages of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. The vineyard is best known for its white wines, which account for 97% of production. “Les Genevrières” refers to juniper, a shrub with needle-like leaves and purple berries.
Origins
The subsoil is mainly clay and limestone. This wine is made from different vines located halfway up the slope with South Southwest exposure.
Varietal
100% Chardonnay
Tasting notes
COLOUR : Golden-green.
NOSE : Almond, hazelnut, oaky touch.
PALATE : Full-bodied with good length. Long and intense acidity. Great finesse, purity and elegance.
Vinification and maturing
The grapes were handpicked and hand sorted as soon as they arrived at the winery. They were then pressed in a pneumatic press which allows for perfect extraction of the juice without over pressing the grapes. The wine was vinified and aged in barrels with a proportion of 20% new oak and aged on the lees for 15 months with occasional stirring.
Food and wine pairing
Lobster, crayfish, poultry or veal in cream sauce, foie gras and blue cheese.
Serving suggestions
12 to 14°C
Ageing potential
12 years
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Where to find us
21190 Meursault
France
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