Domaine Boyer-Martenot is globally revered for capturing the absolute apex of Meursault precision, guided by fourth-generation winemaker Vincent Boyer. Moving completely away from chemical intervention, Vincent’s rigorous organic farming focuses heavily on deep soil plowing to extract unparalleled limestone tension from the vineyard bedrock. What makes this family estate so unique is Vincent's masterful inclusion of unlined concrete eggs for the final phase of aging, a brilliant technique that locks in vibrant primary energy while allowing the wines to build a seamless texture. Sourced from estate-owned plots, allocations of this pristine 2023 collection are microscopic and highly sought after by collectors.
Universally considered one of Meursault’s crown jewels, the Genevrières vineyard occupies the mid-slope where the exposure is perfect and the soil is an iron-rich, red-tinted clay and shattered limestone mix. This location produces whites defined by their aristocratic elegance, displaying a softer, more ethereal, and spice-tinged profile than its neighbors. Vincent's 2023 rendering is a masterclass in finesse, leading with spicy citrus zest, white ginger, and honeysuckle, all floating over a remarkably deep, lower-toned fruit structure.
Country
France
Region
Burgundy / Côte de Beaune
Sub-Region
Meursault 1er Cru
Soil
Red Clay-limestone
Farming
Practicing Organic
Blend
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13.5
OAK
12 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak). Finished for an additional 8 months in concrete eggs.
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