Benjamin Leroux Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevieres 2019

Description

Few will need reminding that Les Genevrieres is one of Meursault’s greatest terroirs, arguably the finest after Les Perrieres. This is drawn from two old-vine parcels in the gravelly limestone of the lower part (dessous) of Genevrieres. The two parcels add up to a single hectare, making this Leroux’s largest 1er Cru. Previous incarnations of this wine have been labelled Genevrieres-Dessous. To avoid confusion with the Domaine bottling from Genevrieres-Dessus, (of which there is none this year) now this wine is simply labelled Genevrieres. The 2019 Meursault Genevrieres 1er Cru, which will only be released in 75ml bottles, has a fragrant nose of dried honey, praline, hazelnut and orange blossom that gains intensity with aeration. The palate is quite lush and honeyed on the entry, though there is sufficient countervailing acidity and a delicate touch of spice toward the finish. Very fine. – Neal Martin, Vinous, 91-93 points The Finer Details Style – White Wine Varietal – Chardonnay Country – France Region – Burgundy Vintage – 2019 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 14%