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Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières


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Appellation : A.O.C. Meursault 1er Cru
Varietal : Chardonnay
Color : White

The other Meursault that might be “ Grand ” one day is the Meursault 1er Cru “ Genevrières ”. This wine combines the elegance of the “ Perrières ” with the power of the “ Charmes ”.

Typical almonds and bread aromas with a mouth rich and round, long in the aftertaste.

The origin of the name comes from genevriers which is a small tree with violette berries growing in poor soil.

Area under vine : 27 acres (11,1 ha)