Subtle, minerally and precise nose of lemon zest, sliced apples and stones. Calculated and precise, with a medium to full body and a mouthwatering finish. Slightly saline at the end. Drink from 2028.
95 points, Zekun Shuai, James Suckling (Jun 2026)
Tasted twice with consistent results, the Genevrières from Bouchard offers aromas of ripe apple, quince, and apricot touched with gingery spice and a saline mineral quality. The texture of the wine was dense and rich, but there was a surprising amount of racy acidity. Bouchard has reorganised their holdings in Genevrières; the grapes are now from two domaine-owned parcels totalling 1.85ha; they are gently pressed as whole clusters and fermented and aged over two winters in cask (25% new).
95 points, Charles Curtis, Decanter (Nov 2024)
Mid lemon in colour. The bouquet offers the lifted tingling fresh herb aspect of Genevrières which we know and love. There is no shortage of fruit on the palate, without undue flesh. A really fine-boned example. Bouchard, and so now Domaine des Cabottes, have an excellent track record with this vineyard. Drink from 2029-2038.
95 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (Apr 2026)
The 2023 Meursault Les Genevrières 1er Cru takes a few swirls of the glass to open: pressed white flowers, dandelion, hints of lanolin in the background. Perhaps it just needs to muster more terroir expression? That is a minor quibble. The palate is well balanced with a silver bead of acidity. Elegant in style, very pure fruit with a simmering underlying bitter edge that draws you back for more. Can I use "yummy" in a tasting note? Looks like I just have.
93 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Jan 2026)
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