Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières AOC 2023 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières AOC 2023 1500ml Magnum by Rémi Jobard

Colour & Appearance

Pale lemon yellow with cool green reflections and a silvery fading rim – taut, clear, without any heaviness. A wine that announces precision even in the glass.

Nose

Here an almost unsettling silence reigns. The nose is ethereal, hovering, barely tangible – like a mountain plateau in morning mist. No loud declarations, no vying for attention. Those who wait are rewarded: as the temperature rises, a delicate veil unfolds of white flowers, cool citrus fruit and a fine saline note that recalls a sea breeze. Subtle, yet of a depth one does not forget.

Palate

On the palate, a remarkable density and grip unfolds – like a body that contains more than it seems to hold. The texture is silky-precise, the crystalline acidity sets the pace: vertical, uncompromising, with a directness that tolerates no distraction. Mineral, carved in limestone, with laser-sharp definition – this wine knows only one direction.

Finish

Long, citric-saline, orchestral. The finish is cathedral-like in its breadth – a lingering echo in which wild fennel pollen and vibrant minerality resonate long after the glass is empty.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Les Genevrières lies south of Meursault at 260–300 metres elevation, with south-east exposure and a soil of stony limestone marl with fine gravel and pebbles – a terroir that instils freshness and minerality from the outset. Situated below the Grand Crus Perrières and Charmes, Genevrières ranks among the noblest Premier Cru vineyard sites of the Côte de Beaune.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay, selectively hand-harvested, gently pressed and vinified with spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeasts. Aged for twelve months in large Stockinger barrels and used pièces (max. 20% new), followed by six months maturation in stainless steel – a clever compromise between depth and freshness. Bottled unfiltered, with minimal sulphur addition. The magnum bottle slows maturation further and promises exceptional ageing potential.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine of this calibre demands partners of equal standing: lobster with Nantaise sauce, scallops on pea purée, a classic Poulet de Bresse à la crème or mature Comté. For those preferring simplicity: grilled turbot with lemon butter – and nothing more.

Special Features

Rémi Jobard belongs to the quiet stars of the Côte de Beaune – a winemaker who eschews showmanship and instead relies on artisanal rigour. This 2023 vintage in magnum is a document of extraordinary precision: mature enough for immediate pleasure, young enough for a decade of patience.