Henri Germain - Meursault's Most Underrated Domaine
“The more Germain wines I drink, the more I admire them. Several years ago, I described this as Meursault’s most underrated address, and I can only repeat that today because the wines are so good, as the world certainly seems to be taking more and more notice of what is going on at this discreet, family-owned domaine.” William Kelley, The Wine Advocate.
Germain's 2023 whites are super impressive, combining concentration, energy, and precision, and showcasing a Domaine at the height of its powers. The reds, too, continue their quiet ascent. What was once a lesser-known part of their production has become an increasingly important expression of the range, with the quality today right up there with the best of the Côte de Beaune.
Henri Germain Bourgogne Blanc Cote d'Or 2023
This is outstanding for its level. It comes from around a hectare of vines spread over four Meursault and Chassagne terroirs, including Les Belles Côtes (just below Les Chevalières) and Petit Clos (a true clos, right next to the winery in the centre of Meursault). Importer’s notes.
“A blend of several sites around Chassagne, the 2023 Bourgogne Côte d'Or Blanc has a slightly resinous bouquet. The palate is fresh with a citric edge on the entry and good tension. This is a quite pithy Bourgogne Côte d'Or but with impressive persistence on the finish. Very fine.” 89-90 points, Neal Martin, Vinous.
