Michel Bouzereau et Fils - Meursault 1er Cru - Genevrières - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

Thirty-year-old vines on 50 ares of limestone soil rich in pebbles produce this sumptuous 2022 white Meursault 1er cru Genevrières nc. Opening with floral notes, it delivers a perfectly ripe juice of great purity, combining freshness and fatness in perfect balance; the amplitude and length on the palate form a magnificent bottle, precise and long, to be enjoyed in a few years' time with sweetbreads, poultry au jus or shellfish. A very high level! Rated 95/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged 18 months in oak barrels, 25% of which are new.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Elegant, carried by beautiful floral notes.

Palate:

Pure and highly mature, this wine delivers ample, precise, long, well-balanced juice. What a level!

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood platter, sweetbreads, poultry au jus, fish.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Jean-Baptiste Bouzereau has developed a distinctly personal style, defined by finesse and high standards, raising the bar for Burgundy wines. As the lead at Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils, a three-star recipient in the RVF Guide, he expertly captures the unique characteristics of each terroir, employing rigorous cultivation methods inspired by biodynamics.

He excels in highlighting the finesse and vibrancy of the wines while preserving their purity and character through careful aging. The use of oak is measured, ensuring that elegance is the primary expression.