2020 Meursault Genevrieres
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Bouchard’s Genevrières comes from two separate plots. The first is on the steeper slope with lots of exposure, ripening earlier, bringing generosity, dried fruit flavours and nutty notes to the palate. The other plot is on very rocky soil and at a higher altitude, adding zesty citrus notes as well as a textural elegance, which offsets the natural richness of the site. This was certainly one of the best Premier Cru Chardonnays from Bouchard in 2020 – floral, fragrant with citrus rind and riper pineapple notes. The wine starts juicy and round, but there is so much intensity on the palate, and it ends with such focus and tension. This is fantastically balanced, lifted and long.
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Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2020 Meursault Les Genevrières 1er Cru has a complex and engaging bouquet, quintessentially Meursault with hazelnut and grilled walnuts, just a touch of white linen in the background. Fine delineation and though the oak needs a few months to integrate fully. The palate is well-balanced with a slightly oily textured opening. Spicier in style, this gains depth towards the finish, where there is just a touch of warmth. But overall, this works. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
Tank sample. Attractive stony fruit with a red-apple-skin note on the nose. Oak is dominant on the palate, then apple. Pithy, super-young with a rich intensity – a stone-fruit note on the dry finish. (AC)
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.