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Génot-Boulanger Les Saumonts 1er Cru Mercurey 2022  - ACME Fine Wines
$75 750mL
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  • CountryFrance
  • RegionBurgundy
  • Sub-RegionMercurey
  • VineyardLes Saumonts
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Génot-Boulanger Les Saumonts 1er Cru Mercurey 2022

  • Vintage2022
  • VarietyPinot Noir
  • Appellation1er Cru Les Saumonts

Fourth-generation vignerons Guillaume and Aude Lavollée carry forward the spirit of their ancestors at Domaine Génot-Boulanger. This family estate uniquely spans all three Burgundy côtes, from the limestone-laced vineyards of Chambolle-Musigny, through their historic home in Meursault, and down to the rolling hills of Mercurey. With holdings in over 30 appellations, they have quietly become one of the region's most compelling producers, uniting diversity of terroir with a singular, thoughtful touch.

Since taking the reins in 2008, Guillaume and Aude have led nothing short of a transformation by converting to organic farming, experimenting with biodynamics, and championing the belief that "maximum work in the vineyards allows for minimum intervention in the cellar." The result is wines of purity and energy that speak fluently of place.

The Les Saumonts 1er Cru vineyard, perched just below the hilltop and abutting Les Puillets, is a stunning example of that philosophy. With its steep, white marl slopes and a bowl-shaped exposure that captures the afternoon sun, the site achieves perfect balance expressed in its ripeness without excess, tension without austerity.

In the glass, the 2022 Mercurey Les Saumonts is vibrant and refined. Wild cherry, red currant, and crushed stone rise from the glass, while the palate unfolds with silky tannins, lifted minerality, and a whisper of spice. It's a wine that perfectly captures the Lavollées' devotion to terroir-driven expression —an eloquent Burgundy born of care, clarity, and connection to the land.

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  • CountryFrance
  • RegionBurgundy
  • Sub-RegionMercurey
  • VineyardLes Saumonts
  • Alcohol14%
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