Meursault - Chevalières - 2021 - 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: 2021
• Certification: Ecological viticulture
• Terroir: Clay-limestone soils characteristic of the Côte de Beaune
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermentation in oak barrels with a limited proportion of new wood to preserve the purity of the fruit. Aged on fine lees for about 12 months.
• Alcohol: Not specified

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow with green reflections evolving to golden hues over 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

Ideal with:
• 🦞 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

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving Temperature: 11-13°C
• Decanting: Recommended 20-30 minutes before serving

🗓 Cellaring Potential

To be enjoyed now or to keep 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 across the appellations of Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Beaune. Its philosophy is based on environmentally respectful viticulture, favoring manual work and limiting chemical use to preserve biodiversity and soil quality.