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
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1869 — Domaine established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine des Comtes Lafon
- 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
Scores
- Burghound 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrieres
What does Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrieres taste like?
On the nose, citrus, honey, ginger, white flower. On the palate, lemon, brioche, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A richer, more exotic Meursault cru, with citrus, honey, ginger and a saline, persistent finish.
When should I drink Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrieres?
Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrieres?
Poulet de Bresse a la creme is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast turbot in beurre blanc and Aged Comte. The prized Bresse chicken in cream sauce mirrors a barrel-aged Meursault's weight and nut-and-butter palate.
What grapes are in Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrieres?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Meursault, AOC).