Description

Joseph Drouhin
Meursault Genevrières
Premier Cru

The vineyard site is a few kilometers south of Beaune, in the prestigious area known as Côte des Blancs (slope of the whites).
This Premier Cru vineyard is located south-west of the village, in the southern part
of the Meursault appellation.

History & tradition:

• • The etymology of the appellation derives from « genevrier » (juniper), a shrub with prickly needles and purple berries which enjoys the limestone soils of the region.

Winemaking:

• • Supply: this wine comes from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners according to rigorous specifications.
    Harvest: grapes harvested by hand in open-work crates. If necessary, a careful sorting is proceeded.
  • Vinification: Slow pressing in a pneumatic press. The juice of the last press is separated from the free run-juice. The juice is transferred into wine barrel after a little settling.
  • Ageing: The alcoholic fermentation as the malolactic and the ageing are being processed in oak barrels.The proportion of new barrels is around 20% to 25%. The ageing lasts between 16 to 18 months.

2023 Vintage:

• • 2023 stands out as one of the hottest years in Burgundy, even surpassing 2022.
  • The grapes were harvested at perfect maturity.
  • The wines are very aromatic with notes of yellow fruits mingling with flower hints.
  • The palate is ample and full-bodied.
  • They combine generosity, freshness, and finesse, with a climate that enhances the terroirs without overpowering them.
  • Like 2022, the 2023 vintage is expected to be highly appealing.

Tasting notes by Véronique Boss-Drouhin:

• • Meursault Premier Cru Genevrières reveals a nice pale yellow colour.
  • The nose, concentrated and elegant, is reminiscent of almond, warm bread just out of the oven, then, fine spice and finally grilled dried fruit.
  • The mouth, both ample and generous, develops aromas of vanilla mingling with citrus notes.
  • Very long aftertaste.

Service:

• • Cellaring: Optimal consumption: 8 to 20 years.
  • Ageing potential: 20 years
  • Serving temp: 55°F.

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