Domaine Arnaud Tessier – Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrières 2016 – Burgundy France

Domaine Arnaud Tessier Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrières 2016 is a mature white Burgundy from one of Meursault’s defining Premier Cru climats, combining Chardonnay’s breadth with the site’s characteristic mineral precision.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Serving Temperature: 12°C
• Style: Dry, still white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Generous and layered, with the breadth of mature Meursault
• Fruit: Ripe white and yellow fruit with lingering citrus and orchard-fruit tones
• Savory: Almond, hazelnut and subtle floral notes
• Structure: Mineral and saline, retaining freshness through the finish

❤️ Why We Love It

Genevrières is one of Meursault’s benchmark Premier Cru sites, and Tessier’s vineyard-first approach gives the wine both substance and definition. The 2016 adds the dimension of maturity while preserving the tension that makes top white Burgundy so compelling.

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Scallops or lobster
• Turbot or roasted white fish
• Poultry with cream or mushroom sauce
• Aged Comté

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ White Burgundy collectors
✓ Drinkers who enjoy mature Chardonnay with texture and mineral length
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very young, simple or overtly fruit-forward whites