2022, Maison Benjamin Leroux, MEURSAULT, 'Les Genevrieres Dessus', Magnum (1500ml)The 2022 Meursault Genevrires Dessus 1er Cru is only bottled en magnum. Side by side, there is a little more intensity and complexity compared to the regular cuve, though it is only a marginal difference. The palate is well balanced, with quite a lively, spicy opening. Theres good depth and a keen line of acidity. Overtly nutty, almost smoky towards the finish, with moderate length. Afford this 3 5 years in bottle. 93 95 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023).

even if it will reward more

Medium-bodied

salivating acids that give the wine shape and real sense of direction

bursting with aromas of cherries

the reason why minerality is easy to find in the glass

Rich and tense

long and ripe with lovely mineral touches

Drinking Window: 2027 - 2031

abundant but refined tannins and a structural authority reminiscent of the great Giscours vintages of the 1970s

orange peel and lemon bush

the 2021 screams with character

The focused nose offers fine mineralité and tension