An exceptional Chardonnay expressing the unique terroir of Meursault with elegance and complexity.
đź“‹ Characteristics
• Appellation: Meursault
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2022
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture
• Terroir: Parcel “Le Limozin” located at the foot of the slope, with deep clay-limestone soils
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, fermented in oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, aged 18 months in barrels (20-30% new), bottled without filtration
• Alcohol: 13%
🍇 Tasting Notes
• Appearance: Pale golden yellow, bright and clear
• Nose: Complex aromas of white-fleshed fruits (pear, peach), floral notes (hawthorn, acacia), subtle hints of toasted hazelnut and fresh butter
• Palate: Generous and ample, with fresh acidity, silky texture, marked minerality, and harmonious balance
• Finish: Long and persistent, with notes of dried fruits and subtle salinity
🍴 Food Pairings
• Roasted lobster with tarragon butter, langoustines with saffron sauce
• Morel chicken, supreme of poultry with vin jaune cream
• White truffle risotto, white asparagus with mousseline sauce
• 36-month Comté, alpine Beaufort
đź—“ Cellaring Potential
Ready to drink now to enjoy freshness and aromatic brilliance, but can age until 2035 to develop greater depth and complexity
🏰 About the Domaine
Founded in 1973 and located in Meursault, Domaine Henri Germain et Fils is known for its rigorous and respectful approach to the vineyard. Practicing sustainable viticulture with biodynamic influences, the estate focuses on producing wines that faithfully reflect their terroir. The 2022 Meursault “Le Limozin” is a pure expression of this expertise, combining aromatic richness with mineral finesse.