1999 Domaine Boyer-Martenot Meursault Genevrieres

Domaine Boyer-Martenot is a 25-acre estate based in Meursault, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. Now run by the third and fourth generations of the founding family, the estate is known for its Premier Cru Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, as well as other Chardonnays. Its wines are consistently praised by reviewers.

Les Genevrieres is 41-acre Premier Cru vineyard in Meursault, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is in the southern part of the appellation, and just to the north of Les Perrieres and Les Charmes. Burgundy writer Clive Coates says that “Genevrieres is an opulent, even exotic wine. It is rounder than Perrieres and if not fuller, then certainly lusher…Here flavors are muskier, and there can be an element of citrus.” Since Meursault lacks a Grand Cru, Meursault’s reputation for excellence is based on the Premier Crus, particularly the whites.

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.