2023 Henri Germain et Fils Poruzots, Meursault Premier Cru, France Cellar Acquisition from 10- to 40-year-old vines

from 10- to 40-year-old vines

Inspired by the visit of Alfred Barnard to the distillery in the 1880s when he tried an 'exceptionally fine' eight-year-old from the distillery

No corrections and no filtering

vinified separately

Ageing potential: 5 or even 7 years depending on the vintage

2023 Henri Germain et Fils Poruzots, Meursault Premier Cru, France Cellar Acquisition from 10- to 40-year-old vinesGermain'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),