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🏰The 1998 white Burgundy vintage was exceptionally tricky, marked by frost, hail, and mildew, making the Louis Jadot Meursault Genevrieres 1er Cru a testament to careful winemaking in a challenging year. While specific tasting notes for this exact wine are scarce, general notes for 1998 Meursault Genevrieres 1er Cru describe a medium greenish-yellow color, with fine toast and mineral-smoky components, delicate grapefruit zest, and a very complex, firm, and elegant palate. Expect a mature profile, still alive and kicking, with smooth, organic, floral, and decayed caramel flavors, or resolved, crystalline citrus notes.
🍴 Louis Jadot Meursault Genevrieres is generally a rich, full-bodied wine, ideal for food that is both rich and spicy, hot or cold, such as foie gras, fish in a cream sauce, shellfish, poultry, blanquettes, and cheese.
🥂 This mature white Burgundy offers a charming and mysterious experience, suitable for a contemplative tasting or a special dinner where a well-aged white is appreciated.
For this 1998 white Burgundy, expect a mature profile with nutty, honeyed, and perhaps some oxidative notes. Careful handling of the cork is essential. Serve chilled but not too cold, around 12-14°C (54-57°F), to allow its complex aromas to emerge.