Meursault Genevrieres

Genevrieres is one of the three top premier cru in Meursault (the other two being Charmes and Perrieres). Meursault has for some obscure reason no grand cru wines, but these three plots are normally of such high standard.

The name of this plot derives from the juniper bushes that used to grow in this area. The vineyard has a high mineral content as one of the trade marks.

The wine has a pale straw colour with a beautiful nose of white flowers, sitrus and minerals.

The taste is amazingly light and refreshing with lots of fruit and minerality. An incredible balance throughout which makes it just heavenly to drink. An amazing white with less butter and hazelnut that normally describes a top white Burgundy.

Meursault Genevrieres 1er cru 2011
Domaine Michelot
High price

Comments

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