2022, Maison Benjamin Leroux, MEURSAULT, 1er Cru, 'Genevrières'The 2022 Meursault Genevrires 1er Cru has a more backward bouquet than the Les Charmes Dessus, gaining intensity all the time in the glass. The well balanced palate has a slightly creamy texture, harmonious with grilled hazelnut and almond. Theres a touch of vanilla pod towards the finish from the oak that will be subsumed with time. Very fine. 92 94 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023). Because of the wretched 161 49 rootstock problem, these vines have been

have never been broken up and it retains its identity intact within the walls which were built to enclose it 5 centuries ago

vibrant fruit

Full body and lots of depth and texture

energy and excitement to the expression

Very composed and linear at the moment

20% new oak

raspberry coulis and light truffle scents laced with blood orange

just stopping short of being rustic

I expect this to remain shy and restrained for the first 10 years so in bottle

well executed

liquorice and dried flowers gain volume over time

the full-bodied palate is an exercise in finesse