Critic ratings
robert_parker
1992
Rating:
86
–86
This famous negociant/vineyard owner, founded in 1797, has made very fine 1992s. The big wines, such as the top premier crus and grand crus, spend a year in 100% new oak and have considerable lees contact for the first 7-8 months, although there is no stirring, or so-called "batonage" practiced. Latour's 1992s will be released in late fall, 1993.
In contrast to the Meursault-Les Perrieres, the 1992 Meursault-Les Genevrieres is leaner, with a spicy, toasty new oak component to accompany its buttered hazelnut flavors.
Louis Latour is represented by different importers in each state.
robert_parker
2016
Rating:
93
–93
Aromas of buttered orchard fruit, lime zest, honeycomb and white flowers introduce the 2016 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières, a medium to full-bodied wine that's satiny textured, pure and attractively delineated, displaying good concentration and depth at the core, and concluding with a long, precise finish. This is another unambiguously successful 2016 white from Latour.
robert_parker
2003
Rating:
87
–87
The hazelnut butter-scented 2003 Meursault Genevrieres (white) appears to have a split personality, revealing notes of bright citrus fruit as well as some rich fleshiness. Light to medium-bodied, it would have earned a higher score if those two attributes had been melded together as opposed to competing with each other for the taster’s attention. Drink it over the next 3 years.
robert_parker
2002
Rating:
90
–93
The 2002 Meursault-Genevrieres sports a nose of white peaches and yellow plums. Expansive, ample, fleshy, yet refined, this fruit-forward, medium-bodied wine has a plush flavor profile packed with resiny minerals and poached pears. It should be drunk over the next 8 years.
Maison Louis Latour has a different importer in each state.
james_suckling
2019
Rating:
94
–94
A very successful 1er Cru Meursault with super-ripe pear and some delicate floral notes. Rich and suave with beautiful integration of fruit and oak on the medium-to full-bodied palate, the generous finish simultaneously fresh and silky. Drink or hold.
james_suckling
2020
Rating:
94
–94
A rich Meursault with wonderful textural complexity, the citrus and mirabelle flavors woven into this very nicely. Lovely interplay of creaminess and chalky minerality. Long, complete finish. Drink or hold.
james_suckling
2021
Rating:
94
–94
Concentrated and graceful, this is citrusy and fresh and interlocks so beautifully with the chalky acidity on the full-bodied palate. Some aniseed character. The very long stony and salty finish suggests this has a wonderful future ahead of it. Drink or hold.
