2018 Meursault Genevrieres
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Tasting notes
Bottled. Powerfully herbal on the nose. Sweet start and then tense. Maybe just a little too opulent? I think for the money I might choose a J-M Boillot. It’s rich and winning. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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The 2018 Meursault Genevrières 1er Cru has a generous bouquet with hazelnut and light flint aromas, just a touch of warmth here emanating from the growing season. The palate is well balanced with a lightly honeyed opening, a little oaky for my liking, especially towards the finish. I have tasted better Genevrières from Henri Boillot in the past to be honest.
The 2018 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières reveals aromas of crisp green orchard fruit, peach, spring blossom, honeycomb and praline, followed by a medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated palate that's chalky and structured, built around lively acids and appreciable dry extract.
About the producer
Based in Meursault and farming some of the finest vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, Henri Boillot is a leading address in Burgundy. He crafts fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but the estate is best known for its flagship monopole vineyard, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Mouchère.