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 green reflections and silvery rim – youthful, precise, vibrant.

Nose

This 2023 Genevrières reveals itself as ethereal and floating, almost meditative in its restraint. Floral notes hover above a sublime fruit layer, beneath which lies a saline minerality reminiscent of sea breeze. As the temperature rises, citrus aromas, white flowers and a cool, stony precision unfold. This nose demands patience – and rewards it generously.

Palate

Extraordinary density and tension characterise this wine. The crystalline acidity establishes the vertical structure, mineral and laser-sharp in definition. The palate feels forceful, as if the substance wants to burst its physical boundaries. Citric notes meet salty minerality, with a hint of wild fennel pollen. Precision and energy in their purest form.

Finish

Orchestral and cathedral-like in its finish. The citric-saline aftertaste stretches endlessly, carried by a vibrating minerality that remains present for minutes afterwards.

Terroir & Origin

The Premier Cru vineyard site Les Genevrières lies south of Meursault between 260 and 300 metres altitude with south-easterly exposure. The stony limestone marl with fine gravel and pebbles defines the mineral signature of this extraordinary terroir.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay in its Burgundian essence. Selective hand-harvesting, gentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Twelve months ageing in large Stockinger barrels and used pièces (maximum 20% new), followed by six months in stainless steel tank for additional freshness. Unfiltered bottling with minimal sulphur addition – pure, unadorned expression.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Scallops with lemon butter, turbot with fennel, lobster or langoustines, poultry in cream sauce, mature Comté or Beaufort d’Alpage.

Special Features

The magnum bottle guarantees optimal ageing conditions. Rémi Jobard belongs to the elite of Meursault producers and vinifies with minimalist intervention. This 2023 combines youthful tension with long ageing potential – a wine for both the patient and the connoisseur alike.