Domaine Henri Germain Meursault Les Chevalières, Meursault

Henri Germain’s holdings in Les Chevalières sit high on the slope above Meursault village, on poor, stony soils that bring tension and line to the wine. This is a lieu-dit known for producing focused, mineral styles rather than opulence. The vines are now mature and tended by Jean-François Germain, who continues the restrained and traditional style of his father. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, with élevage lasting over a year, using little new oak. Malolactic conversion is a natural and spontaneous process, and the wine is bottled without fining or filtration. Each vintage showcases crisp citrus, crushed rock, and white flowers on the nose, with a palate that delivers saline length, fine structure, and a citrus pith finish. This is not a showy Meursault, but one that rewards patience and careful pairing. Les Chevalières is often the first cuvée opened by Burgundy collectors seeking clarity and finesse from this benchmark producer.