Benjamin Leroux Meursault 1er Cru les Genevrieres Dessus 2022
AppellationMeursault Premier Cru Les Genevrières Dessus
CountryFrance
ColourWhite
Alcohol13.5%
Bottle1500ml (magnum)
Drink window2026–2042
From the uppermost slopes of Meursault’s revered Premier Cru Les Genevrières vineyard Benjamin Leroux crafts a wine of extraordinary finesse and mineral clarity. The 2022 cuvée, reserved exclusively for magnum bottling, offers a refined, poised expression of Chardonnay distinguished by citrus blossom, saline stone and quince nuances.
Tasting
- Aroma
- citrus blossom and saline mineral lift
- Palate
- quince and subtle exotic tea tones with precise acidity
- Finish
- long, stony, youthfully austere
Pairs with
- poached lobster with beurre blanc
- soft shell crab
- creamy chicken vol‑au‑vent
- aged Comté cheese