Domaine Arnaud Tessier – Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrières 2020 – Burgundy France

Domaine Arnaud Tessier Meursault Premier Cru Les Genevrières 2020 is a 100% Chardonnay from a benchmark Premier Cru site, shaped by Tessier’s intensive vineyard work and restrained approach in the cellar.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2020
• Aging: Aged in barrel (25% new), followed by 6 months in tank
• Serving Temperature: 11–13°C
• Style: Dry, still white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Concentrated and polished, with a creamy mid-palate
• Fruit: Citrus and ripe orchard fruit
• Savory: White flowers and almond
• Structure: Chalky minerality, bright freshness and a persistent saline finish

❤️ Why We Love It

Genevrières can deliver generosity and lift at the same time. Tessier’s style keeps that natural richness focused, emphasizing clarity, texture and the identity of the site rather than overt cellar influence.

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster or scallops
• Roasted white fish
• Poultry or mushroom dishes
• Soft-ripened cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ White Burgundy collectors
✓ Chardonnay drinkers looking for concentrated Meursault with freshness and precision
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, fruit-first whites

🏭 Production

From the higher-altitude section of Genevrières-Dessus on clay-limestone soils. The wine is made with indigenous yeast, aged in barrel with approximately 25% new oak, then finished in tank for six months before bottling.