Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrieres

In the glass

Aroma: citrus, honey, ginger, white flower

Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline

A richer, more exotic Meursault cru, with citrus, honey, ginger and a saline, persistent finish.

What it pairs with

• Poulet de Bresse a la creme
  The prized Bresse chicken in cream sauce mirrors a barrel-aged Meursault's weight and nut-and-butter palate.
• Roast turbot in beurre blanc
  A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.
• Aged Comte
  Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.

How to serve Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrieres

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Poulet de Bresse a la creme, Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Les Genevrieres is one of Lafon's signature Meursault premier crus, richer than Perrieres.

1. 1869: Domaine established

Facts

Producer

Domaine des Comtes Lafon · visiting guide

Grapes

Chardonnay (100%)

Classification

Premier Cru (Meursault, AOC)

Oak

Around 18 to 24 months in French oak, part new

ABV

13.5%

Price

EUR 180 to 400 at retail

Drinking window

8-25 from vintage

First vintage

1869

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