2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2027-2029 (Jasper Morris; tasted October 2025)
Region Cote d'Or
Sites Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet parcels; parcel-count conflict preserved: Vinous reports four Meursault parcels plus one Chassagne parcel, while Jasper Morris reports five Meursault parcels plus one Chassagne parcel.
Vine Age 35 years average
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Wine-specific maturation: raised for one year in used barrel, then racked and raised mostly in stainless-steel vat. Estate-level 2024 context—not bottling-specific finished-wine analyses—states that harvest ran 13–19 September, white-wine yields averaged 13 hl/ha, and musts reached around 12% potential alcohol with minimal chaptalization.
Tasting Notes Vinous (January 2026): pure orchard fruit; fresh, zesty and balanced palate; bright mineral finish. Wine Advocate (February 2026): nashi pear, lemon oil and spring flowers; medium-bodied and taut, with incisive acidity and a saline finish.
Critics Ratings 89-91 (Vinous; reviewed January 2026)
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification AOC Bourgogne Côte d'Or
Region Cote d'Or
Sites Les Belles Côtes; Petit Clos (explicitly named subset, not a complete parcel list)
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Sourced from approximately one hectare spread across four Meursault and Chassagne terroirs; the importer explicitly names Les Belles Côtes and Petit Clos. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Neal Martin, Vinous: slightly resinous bouquet; fresh, citric and tense entry; pithy palate; persistent finish.
Food Pairing Fish, white meats, vegetarian dishes, cheese, poultry and veal
Critics Ratings 89-90 (Neal Martin, Vinous)
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Cote d'Or
Soil Clay-limestone (argilo-calcaire)
Harvest Dates mid to late September
Vine Age 20-50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottle Aging 4 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak80%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Bourgogne Côte d'Or Blanc sourced from four parcels in Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet (Les Belles Côtes, Au Jardin, Petit Clos, and a Chassagne vineyard added in 2016). Vines 20-50 years old. Direct pressing with indigenous yeasts used for fermentation. No bâtonnage (lees stirring). Aged for 12 months in oak barrels (20% new oak), then transferred to stainless steel tanks for an additional 4 months for purity and clarity. Lightly filtered, unfined, minimal sulfur added. Estate practices organic viticulture (uncertified) with low yields and manual vineyard work. Slow fermentations in cold underground caves. Typical estate aging is 22 months in old barrels. Minimal intervention with no racking and limited fining or filtration for authentic terroir expression.
Tasting Notes
Nose: apple blossom, quince, almond paste, white flowers, forest floor, gentle spice
Palate: medium to full-bodied, sanity texture, vibrant acidity, tropical fruits, pomelo, pineapple, orchard fruit, citrus, silky texture, fresh mineral tension
Critics Ratings Cellar Tracker: 90
Cellar Tracker90
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Classification Bourgogne Côte d'Or appellation
Region Cote d'Or
Soil Clay-limestone (argilo-calcaire)
Sites Les Belles Côtes, Au Jardin, Les Lameroses, Les Pacriots, Les Herbeaux (Meursault), Les Grandes Corvées (Chassagne-Montrachet)
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak80%
Bottling Date March 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Seven parcels (0.5-1 ha each). 2021 frost reduced yields up to 80%. No enzymes, no bâtonnage, no racking. Cold fermentation. Aged 12 months in oak (20% new), then 4 months in stainless steel. Fined/filtered only when necessary. Organic (uncertified).
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe apple, white peaches, almond blossoms, flint, allspice
Palate: fresh pears, salted crème fraîche, grated nutmeg
Sight: fresh yellow, bright green-gold
Critics Ratings 87-89 (Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy)
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | CHF 745.89Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Address
Meursault, 21190, France
Owner
Henri Germain