2022 Henri Germain et Fils Poruzots, Meursault Premier Cru, France

Germain’s .25 hectares of vines in Poruzots are situated just under Narvaux in upper section (“Les Poruzots Dessus”). These vines were replanted in the 1980s.

Soil:Clay over hard limestone at 30cm below the surface

Elevation:260 meters

Exposure:South – Southeast

Vinification:Manual harvest, no added yeasts or enzymes, very rarely any btonnage, no racking, cold and very slow fermentations (late-occurring Malo)

Maturation:22 months (20-30% new oak), fined and filtered only when necessary

Wine arrives the last week of November, 2024. 1 btl maximum per customer.