Michel Bouzereau Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Bouzereau
Label Name:
 
Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 93/100; Jasper Morris MW 92–94/100

Tasting Note
Orchard and citrus fruits with pastry/vanilla and toasted oak, bright chalky minerality and a long, sapid finish; refined and energetic.

Food Pairing
Western: seared scallops, lobster thermidor, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses (Brillat‑Savarin). Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura prawns, soy‑ginger scallops, rich sushi (e.g., toro).

Production Method
Slow pneumatic pressing, fermentation and élevage in barrel (16–18 months) with ~25% new oak; malolactic typically completed to soften texture.

Vineyard Info
Bouzereau family (seven generations) estate run by Michel and son Jean‑Baptiste; ~11–12 ha focused on Meursault and Puligny terroirs, practicing sustainable/raisonnée viticulture.