• Benjamin Leroux

    • Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières Dessus

    At a Glance

    • Size: 0.12 ha (0.30 ac)
    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Vine Age: Planted in 1959
    • Terroir: Mid-slope, facing southeast, poor clay-limestone soils
    • Viticulture: Biodynamic (not certified)
    • Vinification: Directly pressed with whole clusters, settled, ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 12 months in 300L barrels (33% new), fined and/or filtered if necessary.

    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 domain.

    In 2016, Ben bottled this wine exclusively in magnums to distinguish it from his Meursault er Cru Les Genevrières Dessous (the parcel just below).