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Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières 2023
Vignoble des CabottesA subtle bouquet of floral tones and fruit. Clearly a beautiful influence of the wood storage in the background. Voluptuous wine with a lot of content and liveliness.
Appellation
Meursault 1er Cru
Grape variety
chardonnay
Style
Rich & Round
Format
750 ml
On allocation
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Vignoble des Cabottes | France | Bourgogne - Côte de Beaune |
About the winemaker
Founded in 2025 and part of Artémis Domaines, Vignoble des Cabottes is one of the newest wineries in Burgundy. With 35 hectares of vineyards, divided into, among others, 10 hectares of Grand Crus and 22 hectares of Premier Crus, winemaker Frédéric Weber has a unique terroir at his disposal. Many vineyards are being farmed organically, but certification will follow. Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Chevalier-Montrachet, Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vignes de l’Enfant Jésus, and Meursault 1er Cru Perrières are just a few of the prestigious vineyards belonging to the estate.
Vineyard management
Practising organics
Details
| Vineyard | The grapes for this wine are from the premier cru Les Genevrières within the appellation of origin Meursault. Les Genevrières is located next to the premier cru's Perrières, Charmes and Porusots. The vineyard measures 1.85 hectares of the 16.48 hectares that make up the appellation. Gravelly soil with calcareous clay and deposits of iron. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | The harvest is manual and in 13-kilogram boxes. There is a gentle pressing that takes up to 2 hours. This is followed by fermentation, for 21 months, in 225-liter oak barrels of which 30% are new. The wines are blended and then stay on stainless steel for 3-4 months. |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 10 years and more after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |