Meursault - Chevalières - 2022 - Henri Germain & Fils - 0,75L

An elegant white wine expressing with finesse the terroir of Meursault.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Meursault AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2022
• Certification: Ecological viticulture
• Terroir: Clay-limestone soils typical of the Côte de Beaune
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermentation in oak barrels with a limited proportion of new wood to preserve fruit purity. Aged on fine lees for about 12 months.

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow with green reflections evolving towards golden hues with time
• Nose: Delicate aromas of white fruits (pear, apple), floral notes (hawthorn, acacia) and subtle hints of hazelnut and fresh butter
• Palate: Bright and fresh attack, ample mid-palate with beautiful mineral tension, flavors of citrus and white-fleshed fruits, silky and balanced texture
• Finish: Long, elegant, marked by fine minerality and a slight saline note

🍴 Food Pairings

• Roasted lobster with beurre blanc, grilled langoustines
• Bresse chicken with cream and morels, herb-roasted guinea fowl
• Poached turbot with hollandaise sauce, sole meunière
• Aged Comté, Brie de Meaux

🗓 Cellaring Potential

• Ready to drink now or can be kept until 2031 to develop more complex aromas

🏰 About the Domaine

• Domaine Henri Germain & Fils, founded in 1973, is a family estate located in Meursault. The domaine covers about 8 hectares, spread over the appellations of Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Beaune. The domaine’s philosophy is based on environmentally respectful viticulture, favoring manual interventions and limiting the use of chemicals to preserve biodiversity and soil quality.