Bouchard Père & Fils – Meursault Premier Cru Genevrières 2014 – Burgundy France

Bouchard Père & Fils Meursault Premier Cru Genevrières 2014 is a refined Chardonnay from one of Meursault’s most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Sourced from two distinct parcels and aged with restraint, it combines elegance, mineral freshness, and remarkable depth in a classic expression of white Burgundy.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru Genevrières, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2014
• Vineyard Area: 2.65 hectares
• Vineyard: Two parcels in Genevrières, including an old-vine hillside parcel and a stony parcel contributing freshness and minerality
• Aging: 11 months in French oak barrels (10–15% new oak)
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Peach, apricot, quince, citrus
• Savory: Walnut, smoke, crushed stone
• Structure: Precise, saline, layered, and persistent

The blend of two complementary Genevrières parcels gives this wine both richness and precision. One parcel contributes concentration and old-vine depth, while the stonier section brings freshness and minerality. The result is a beautifully balanced wine with waves of flavor, subtle spice, saline energy, and a remarkably long finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Premier Cru fruit from one of Meursault’s most prestigious vineyards
• Multiple top critic scores highlighting its balance and complexity
• Combines richness, freshness, and mineral precision beautifully

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, scallops, or Dover sole
• Roast chicken with cream sauce and mushrooms
• Comté, Beaufort, or aged Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of classic white Burgundy
✓ Collectors of Premier Cru Meursault
✓ Drinkers seeking elegance, depth, and minerality
✕ Not ideal if you prefer heavily oaked or fruit-forward Chardonnay

92/100 – Allen Meadows, Burghound

92/100 – Neal Martin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

92/100 – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

18/20 – Jancis Robinson