Aude and Guillaume Lavollée have taken over the family farm of Domaine Génot-Boulanger since 2008 and have embarked on a process of conversion into organic farming which will come to an end in 2018. They present us here a white wine worthy of the great white wines of Meursault .
Composition and terroir:
This Burgundy wine appellation Meursaul t 1er cru The Bouchères of the 2010 vintage , owes its name to the presence of bushes ("Bouchots" in Burgundy), the only vegetation (apart from the vines) that grow on the rocky outcrops of this climate.
Soil exposed south-east, clay-limestone, very sloping and stony with a blond earth. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels (including 20% new barrels) for 1 year and then 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
Grape variety:
Chardonnay for this white wine .
Visual aspect :
A white wine with a beautiful golden glowing color with greenish reflections.
Olfactory characteristics:
On the nose, this Meursault of the 2010 vintage reveals a bouquet reserved of citrus, white flowers and vegetal notes.
Taste attributes:
On the palate, this Burgundy wine is marked by a dense and fruity fruity supported by a beautiful vivacity which makes it a good wine suitable for guarding. This vin de Bourgogne appellation Meursault 1er cru vintage 2010 claims a little patience before being savored.
