Joseph Drouhin : Meursault 1er cru "Genevrières" 2022

Wow, beautiful aromas of ripe tree fruit and baking spices lead to a medium body and attractive, broad flavors that are nicely lifted by tangy acidity for great balance. Baked apple, vanilla bean, wet stone and mineral character runs all through it. Drink now or hold.

This is always early-maturing and was the first to be picked in 2022, on 24 August. Not an estate wine but they do the harvest. Coche advises that fine Meursault needs two winters in barrel. Cask sample and still on lees. Racy and lively and much more expressive than the village Meursault. Lots of depth and attraction here. Real substance and persistence. (JR)