Domaine Henri Germain & Fils – Meursault Premier Cru Poruzots 2017 – Burgundy France

Domaine Henri Germain & Fils Meursault Premier Cru Poruzots 2017 is a finely structured Chardonnay from one of Meursault’s most respected Premier Cru vineyards. Sourced from old vines in the upper section of Poruzots, it combines concentration, mineral tension, and remarkable finesse with the domaine’s signature long, patient élevage.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru Poruzots, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2017
• Vineyard Area: 0.25 hectares
• Vineyard: Les Poruzots Dessus
• Vines: Replanted in the 1980s
• Soils: Clay over hard limestone
• Elevation: 260 meters
• Exposure: South–Southeast
• Aging: 22 months in French oak barrels (20–30% new oak)
• Farming: Organic farming practices with biodynamic principles
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Lemon curd, yellow apple, white peach
• Savory: Crushed stone, hazelnut, subtle spice
• Structure: Dense, energetic, mineral-driven, and long

Situated in the upper portion of Poruzots just below Narvaux, this site is known for producing wines of tension and precision. The combination of shallow clay soils over hard limestone and Henri Germain’s slow, cool fermentations results in a wine that balances richness with remarkable freshness. Long lees aging adds texture and depth while preserving the vineyard’s distinctive mineral character.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Premier Cru fruit from the highly regarded Poruzots Dessus sector
• Long 22-month élevage builds complexity without sacrificing precision
• A textbook example of Henri Germain’s elegant, age-worthy style

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

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

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of top white Burgundy
✓ Lovers of mineral-driven Chardonnay with depth and structure
✓ Drinkers who appreciate wines that evolve beautifully with age
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, fruit-forward white wines