Meursault Genevrières 1er Cru Cuvée Philippe le Bon

Domaine des Hospices de Beaune

Albert Bichot’s view

Attractive lemon-yellow color. Nose of ripe fruit (citrus) and flowers (rose, peony). The palate is equally intense, of a high level, with a fresh finish thanks to a fine acid balance. Very good length, this cuvée is always special.

Food pairings

Grilled lobster, cheese soufflé, roast veal, Saint-Nectaire cheese

Terroirs
Details

To the south of the Meursault appellation, the Genévrières cover some 16.5 hectares. The "Dessous" vines make up 75% of this cuvée. The limestone pebbles rest on a fissured bedrock, ideal for water storage and root development. The resulting wine is often powerful and refined, with a silky texture and good body, both of which suggest good ageing potential.

Region: Côte de Beaune
Village: Meursault
Level: Premier Cru
Appellation: Meursault-Genevrières 1er Cru
Varietal: Chardonnay
Plots: Genevrières Dessous 0.44 ha, Genevrières Dessus 0.13 ha.

Vinification and aging

This Meursault Genevrières 1er Cru Cuvée Philippe le Bon has been skilfully vinified by the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune. Sold every year at the Hospices auction on the 3rd Sunday in November, Albert Bichot regularly buys this great wine on behalf of clients who then entrust us with its ageing in our cellars. During this important period, thanks to meticulous work and the blending of a variety of barrels, we further develop its complexity and potential.

Le Domaine des Hospices de Beaune est certifié bio depuis la récolte 2024 et bien entendu nous élevons dans nos caves Albert Bichot ce vin en respectant cette philosophie respectueuse de l’environnement.

The art of aging by Albert Bichot

History of the cuvée

The Cuvée pays tribute to Philippe le Bon (1419-1467), Duke of Burgundy, who lent his support when Nicolas Rolin, his Chancellor, decided to build the Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune in 1443. The Cuvée is one of the finest of the great whites, with a power and elegance that are repeated year after year. Half of the Genevrières Dessous parcel was planted in 1978, the rest in 2001, while the Genevrièvres Dessus parcel dates from 2009.