Domaine Génot-Boulanger : Meursault 1er cru "Bouchères" 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Meursault 1er Cru "Bouchères" 2023 from Domaine Génot-Boulanger

Tasting

Color

This wine displays a white color, typical of a dry white Burgundy.

Nose

The nose opens on ripe apple and pear, brightened by lemon zest and hawthorn blossom. Subtle spicy notes, reminiscent of bitter orange marmalade and a touch of vanilla, mingle with mineral and saline nuances evoking crushed stone, oyster shell and toasted walnut, giving the bouquet remarkable precision and complexity.

Palate

The palate is medium-bodied, driven by lively acidity and a taut mineral backbone. Flavors of lemon curd, white pepper and clementine unfold alongside green lime and kiwi, carried by an impressive attack and a long, saline finish that lingers with striking energy and verticality.

Food and wine pairings

Meursault 1er Cru "Bouchères" 2023 pairs beautifully with roasted langoustines, delicate white fish such as cod, and other shellfish and crustaceans. It also complements white meats served in creamy sauces, as well as certain soft cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

Meursault 1er Cru "Bouchères" 2023 is best enjoyed at a serving temperature of around 46-50°F (8-10°C). According to critics, this wine shows notable cellaring potential, with an estimated drinking window extending from 2027 to 2045.

Meursault 1er Cru "Bouchères" 2023: A Precise, Saline Expression from Domaine Génot-Boulanger

The Estate

Domaine Génot-Boulanger was founded in 1974 in Meursault, Burgundy, by Charles-Henri Génot and Marie Boulanger, a Parisian couple who left their pharmacy to pursue winemaking. The estate now spans 22 hectares across the Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Today it is run by Aude and Guillaume Lavollée, the fourth generation of the founding family, alongside winemaker and technical director Nicolas Ludwig. Certified organic since 2018, Domaine Génot-Boulanger follows a philosophy of meticulous vineyard work paired with minimal cellar intervention.

The Vineyard

This wine comes from the "Bouchères" climat, a premier cru vineyard located within the renowned belt of Meursault crus, bordered by Genevrières, Poruzots and Gouttes d'Or. The site sits on a steep, southeast-facing slope, with soils combining limestone and clay close to the bedrock. The vines are farmed organically, in keeping with the estate's commitment to sustainable viticulture.

Winemaking and aging

For Meursault 1er Cru "Bouchères" 2023, the grapes are hand-harvested and pressed as whole clusters for a gentle extraction of the juice. The wine is then aged for approximately 12 months in French oak barrels, around 20% of which are new, before spending an additional 6 months in stainless steel tanks to refine its texture and preserve its mineral tension.

Grape Varieties

100% chardonnay.