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Henri Germain Meursault 2022
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Brand: Henri Germain et Fils
Winery: Henri Germain et Fils
Country / Region: France / Burgundy – Bourgogne, Meursault
Date Winery was established: 1973
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Year the vintage was first released: 1991
Alcohol / Volume: 13% / 750ml
Ratings: 91 pts. Cellar Tracker
Good to Know: Domaine Henri Germain is a small, family-run estate in Meursault, founded in 1973 by Henri Germain and now led by his son Jean-François and granddaughter Lucie. Renowned for its pure, slow-developing Chardonnay, the domaine cultivates seven hectares of vineyards, producing a focused range of white wines from Meursault—including Premier Cru sites like Les Perrières, Les Charmes, and Les Poruzots—as well as Village wines from lieux-dits such as Le Limozin and Les Chevalières. The estate also crafts rare red wines, including a Meursault Pinot Noir from Clos des Mouches and a Beaune Premier Cru.
The domaine practices organic viticulture (uncertified), maintaining low yields and manual vineyard work. In the cellar, slow fermentations in cold underground caves and extended aging in old barrels (typically for 22 months) contribute to the wines' precision and longevity. Minimal intervention, with no racking and limited fining or filtration, allows for an authentic expression of each terroir.
Henri Germain et Fils Meursault 2022 is a refined and expressive village wine crafted from eight prized lieux-dits, including Clos du Cromin, Les Vireuils, Les Pellans, and Moulin à Judas, with vines averaging over 50 years old. It offers layered aromas of pear, green apple, citrus, honeyed pastry, and hazelnut, supported by bright acidity and a saline mineral backbone. Made with low-yield, organic-leaning vineyard practices and traditional cellar methods—including slow fermentations, lees aging, and minimal oak influence—the wine delivers both immediate charm and the structure to age gracefully through the decade.
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