Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières 2018 - Magnum - Pierre Girardin
Meursault, First Growth, Genevrières, 2018 Vintage, Magnum, Domaine Pierre Girardin
Tasting notes for the Meursault 1er Cru "Genevrières" 2018 (Magnum) - Pierre Girardin
- EYE: The wine presents a golden and luminous robe, sparkling in the glass. Its rich and brilliant color attests to its maturity.
- NOSE: An elegant and complex aromatic bouquet unfolds. Aromas of yellow-fleshed fruits, such as peach and apricot, harmoniously blend with subtle notes of roasted hazelnut and fresh butter. Delicate floral hints of white flowers add a perfumed and refined dimension.
- MOUTH: This Meursault offers a velvety texture that gracefully envelops the palate with immediate elegance. Flavors of yellow-fleshed fruits persist, dominated by ripe peach and juicy pineapple. The lively acidity brings a welcome freshness, harmoniously balancing the fruity richness. Subtle notes of vanilla and toasted bread integrate smoothly thereafter, while delicate minerality adds profound complexity. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a nice sensation in the mouth.
In short: The Meursault 1er Cru "Genevrières" 2018 from Pierre Girardin is a magnum-sized bottle with a luminous golden robe, where the elegant bouquet combines aromas of yellow-fleshed fruits, roasted hazelnut, and white flowers. Its velvety palate reveals flavors of peach and pineapple, with a lively acidity and subtle vanilla notes. This wine pairs perfectly with dishes such as grilled lobster, roasted poultry, creamy pasta dishes, seafood risottos, or soft cheese. It can be cellared for 7 to 12 years to fully appreciate its complex character and aromatic depth.
Other appellations from this estate: Volnay rouge, Bourgogne Chardonnay Éclat de Calcaire, Bourgogne Pinot Noir Éclat de Calcaire, Pommard Les Vaumuriens, Meursault les Grands Charrons, Meursault Les Narvaux, Pommard 1er Cru Les Épenots, Pommard 1er Cru Les Charmots, Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Murgers Dents de Chien, Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Les Duresses, Beaune 1er Cru Les Épenottes, Montrachet Grand Cru...
Data sheet
- Vintage
- 2018
- Format
- 150 cl
- Color
- White Wine
- Grape Variety
- Chardonnay
- % vol.
- 13,5 %
- Appellation
- Meursault
- Region
- Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
- Producer
- Domaine Pierre Girardin
- Classification
- 1er Cru
- Climat
- Les Genevrières
- Marketplace
- Vivino

The wunderkind of Meursault!
Son of wine grower Vincent Girardin and proud member of the 13th generation of his winemaking family, Pierre-Vincent was practically born in a Burgundy winery. When he was 15, he chose to uphold the tradition and become a winemaker himself, learning the trade in his father's 2 hectares vineyard. A wise decision in retrospect, since Pierre Girardin is now the owner of an eponymous estate in Meursault (Côte de Beaune).
He was only 19 when he released his first wine cuvée: the 2017. And at the time, it already sold quite well. Pierre-Vincent Girardin might be young, but he showed that he was already well-versed in some of the most effective winemaking techniques. Thanks to his passion for traveling and his love for discovering the best wines around, he gradually managed to hone his skills and acquired a lot of experience along the way.
The ambitious winemaker wants to let the Burgundy terroir express itself, more than anything. To that end, he's decided to expand his estate in the next two years (from 4.5 to 10 hectares in total) and plant some new famous appellations he's recently managed to get his hands on. He also plans to entirely switch to organic wine making in the next five years, in his never-ending quest to always let the vineyard come first.
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