Bouchard Meursault 1er cru Genevrières 2022

94-96 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "The plot by the road is their first Meursault to pick. Half and half from their two plots, as there is much being replanting in the lower plot. Fine pale to mid lemon. Super refined complex bouquet. This beautifully refined quality continues on the palate, a little sandalwood note, a suggestion of verbena along with the golden yet fresh fruit. Nuances throughout but still with a refined generosity of flesh. The Bouchard Père & Fils Genevrières stands out this year! (Oct 2023)"

95 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "This is the first Premier Cru in the Bouchard stable to ripen in Meursault. There are two parcels—one above and one below the fault line, and there is usually a two-day difference in their harvest dates. This is beautifully ripe and delectable juice with a smooth and creamy texture covering the mid-weight palate. The flavors range from lemon oil, Granny Smith apples and tapioca to tree blooms and celery seed. (2024)"

94-95 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "Still very youthful. Stacks of yellow fruits with a hint of butterscotch, but this is anything other than loud. Very impressive concentration and a wonderful balance of stony and creamy elements. Long, complete finish with underlying tannic power. From two plots, mid-slope and high altitude. (8/8/23)"

94 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "This classic expression of Genevrières has all the richness and buttery notes that a traditional Meursault lover will appreciate. Still, there is a complexity to the fruit aromas as well, with notes of grapefruit, passionfruit, and citrus peel. Despite the broad density on the palate, a lively acidity brings everything into balance and finishes very long on the palate. The grapes are from two parcels in Genevrières, and another in Dessous; more than a hectare of the Bouchard vines here had to be grubbed up due to issues with the 161-49 rootstock. Drinking Window: 2025-2045. (5/30/23)"

92-94 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Bouchard is replanting a big block in this site, so the 2022 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières is a smaller cuvée than usual. Unfurling in the glass with notes of pear, white flowers, fresh hazelnuts and ripe citrus, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and vibrant, with a fleshy core of fruit that exhibits good concentration and cut. (1/18/24)"

92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2022 Meursault Les Genevrières 1er Cru is slightly more closed on the nose than the Les Goutte d'Or, revealing white peach and almond scents with time and a touch of grilled hazelnut. The palate is well-balanced with crisp acidity, taut and fresh, the saline finish lending tension. It needs time in bottle, but all the components are there. Drink: 2026-2042. (Jan 2024)"