Outstanding
Tasting note: A strikingly broad and well-layered nose features the classic subtle exoticism of a fine Genevrières together with ripe orchard fruit, lemon, spice and discreet wet stone hints. There is excellent density and a controlled power to the mouth coating and mineral-inflected flavors that are borderline painfully intense while terminating in a driving, focused and beguiling finish that delivers simply superb length. A stunning effort.
The 2009 Meursault Genevrières is well-defined on the nose and seems quite rich vis-à-vis other vintages. But that does not obstruct the minerality and detail, which hints of brioche and popcorn that enhance its extravagance. The palate is well-balanced with very good weight: candied orange peel, citrus lemon, touches of hazelnut with a dense, almost introspective finish that will surely come out from under its shell with time.
WA: 93
