• Benjamin Leroux

    • Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières Dessus

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Surface Area: 0.12 ha (0.30 ac)
    • Vine Age: Planted in 1959
    • Terroir: Mid-slope, southeast-facing, poor, clay-limestone soil.
    • Viticulture: Domaine owned, biodynamic (not certified).
    • Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters, settled, ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 12-15 months in 300 L barrels (15-33% new), racked and aged for an additional 4-6 months, fined and/or filtered if necessary, bottled in magnums.

    Additional Info

    Benjamin Leroux describes this as one of the best 1er Cru terroirs in Meursault, next to Perrières. This parcel is owned by the domaine.

    Through 2016, Leroux produced two 750ml bottlings of Genevrières: a "Dessus" version and a "Dessous" version. To simplify, in 2017, Ben decided to label the 750ml format as "Genevrières" and bottled the "Genevrières Dessus" cuvée exclusively in magnums.

    In 2024, the top and bottom sections of the vineyard were replanted, so for the next few years, there will no longer be a Genevrières Dessus cuvée and the wine will be bottled exclusively in 750ml format.