Francois Mikulski Meursault Premier Cru Genevrieres 2023 750ml

91-94 Cool, airy and restrained aromas are composed by naturally exotic notes of white peach, passion fruit, wet stone, white flowers, lemon-lime and an interesting hint of tangerine peel. The less dense middle weight flavors still possess unusually good power in the context of what is typical for Genevrières which contrasts noticeably with the subtle, even delicate, finish that flashes excellent length. This too is a wine of finesse but one that should easily repay up to a decade of keeping.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Cote De Beaune
• Sub Appellation: Meursault
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Chardonnay

Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one that has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is Chardonnay. This green-skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity, which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.