Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Bouzereau
Label Name:
 
Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Critics: Jancis Robinson 17/20; Neal Martin (Vinous) 93–95/100; Jasper Morris 92–95/100; Charles Curtis MW 94/100; Burghound 91–94. Drinking window reported c. 2025–2045 depending on palate and cellaring

Tasting Note
Pale gold with aromas of citrus blossom, yellow plum, toasted hazelnut and chalky minerality. Palate offers ripe stone fruit, bright citrus zest, subtle oak and saline precision, finishing long and mineral.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken in cream sauce, white truffle risotto, lobster with brown butter, seared scallops with beurre blanc. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, lobster with green curry, ginger‑soy scallops, tempura vegetables.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; gentle pneumatic pressing, fermentation in French oak barrels with full malolactic fermentation; aged 16–18 months in cask (≈25% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Bouzereau is a multi‑generation Meursault family domaine (Bouzereau), run by Jean‑Baptiste; roughly 10–12 ha focused on Meursault and Puligny‑Montrachet holdings, emphasizing careful viticulture and terroir expression.