{"product_id":"2022-joseph-drouhin-meursault-genevrieres-premier-cru-750ml","title":"2022 Joseph Drouhin Genevrieres Meursault Premier Cru 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenevrières is one of Meursault's celebrated Premier Cru vineyards, situated south-west of the village in the southern part of the appellation. Joseph Drouhin's 2022 Chardonnay combines the generosity and texture associated with Meursault with citrus freshness, fine spice and a long, complex finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault Genevrières lies a few kilometres south of Beaune in the Côte de Beaune. The vineyard's name derives from \u003cem\u003egenevrier\u003c\/em\u003e, or juniper, a shrub that thrives in the area's limestone soils. The site is characterised by limestone and clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Drouhin describes 2022 as a vintage of good maturity and particularly aromatic white wines. Citrus and ripe fruit are joined by delicate floral, spice and pastry notes, while the palate combines fleshy texture, roundness and a rich finish with excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is produced from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners working to Joseph Drouhin's specifications. Grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted when necessary. The fruit undergoes slow pneumatic pressing, with the final press juice separated from the free-run juice. Following light settling, the juice is transferred to barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and ageing take place in oak barrels. New oak represents approximately 20% to 25%, with maturation lasting 16 to 18 months in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVéronique Boss-Drouhin, Joseph Drouhin:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Meursault Premier Cru Genevrières reveals a nice pale yellow colour. The nose, concentrated and elegant, is reminiscent of almond, warm bread just out of the oven, then, fine spice and finally grilled dried fruit. The mouth, both ample and generous, develops aromas of vanilla mingling with citrus notes. Very long aftertaste.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted June 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasper Morris - Inside Burgundy: 92-95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted November 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseph Drouhin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genevrières\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20% to 25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimal consumption 8 to 20 years; ageing potential up to 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Malvern Valley Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44689320083544,"sku":"1633095749","price":504.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9144\/files\/Meursault_Premier_Cru_Genevrieres.jpg?v=1788422203","url":"https:\/\/mvliquor.com.au\/zh\/products\/2022-joseph-drouhin-meursault-genevrieres-premier-cru-750ml","provider":"Malvern Valley Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}