Domaine Darviot-Perrin, Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières, Burgundy, France, 2022

Producer Profile

Domaine Darviot-Perrin was established in 1989 by Didier Darviot and Geneviève Perrin, merging the estates of Pierre Perrin-Ponsot and Henri-Jean Darviot.

Geneviève's father, Pierre Perrin, was a renowned figure in Meursault and Volnay winemaking circles. The domaine spans 11 hectares across prestigious Burgundy communes, including Meursault, Volnay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Monthelie, Pommard, and Beaune. In 2019, Didier's son, Pierre-Antonin Darviot, took over the winemaking duties after a distinguished career in the French Foreign Office. He is the 10th generation of the family to lead the estate and has since transitioned the domaine to certified organic farming, with certification achieved in 2022

Viticulture

Genevrières vineyard is situated on the mid-slope of the Côte de Beaune, near the prestigious Montrachet Grands Crus. The vines, aged between 60 and 70 years, thrive on clay-limestone soils with a slight limestone predominance. The vineyard spans 0.41 hectares and benefits from a favorable microclimate that contributes to the wine's complexity and aging potential.

Winemaking

The grapes undergo a gentle pressing, followed by fermentation in oak barrels, with a portion of new oak used to impart subtle complexity. The wine is aged in oak barrels for a period, allowing it to develop its characteristic richness and depth. The use of gravity during winemaking minimizes the need for pumps, preserving the wine's integrity and enhancing its expression of the terroir.

Tasting Note

The bouquet reveals delicate mineral aromas complemented by citrus notes, characteristic of its youth. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, offering a generous roundness and a fine tension on the finish.

Food Matching

Soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert.